. Define grit and discuss at least one recent research finding.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Grit involves a combination of persistence and passion toward goals. Examples will vary regarding research findings but might include: High grit scores predicted better GPAs, retention in first year cadets at West Point, and performance at the Scripps Spelling Bee. Grit increases with age. Grit does not predict creativity.
Cognitive Domain: Conceptual
Answer Location: Grit
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