In the Context of Grit,working Tirelessly in the Face of Challenges

question 28

Multiple Choice

In the context of grit,working tirelessly in the face of challenges and toward the achievement of long-term goals is called ______.

• A)courage
• B)excellence
• C)conscientiousness
• D)perseverance

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Definitions:

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity of a stimulus that can be detected by a person's senses at least 50% of the time.

Difference Threshold

The smallest amount by which a stimulus can be changed and the difference be detected half the time, also known as the just noticeable difference.

Weber's Law

A principle stating that the smallest noticeable difference in stimulus intensity is proportional to the intensity of the initial stimulus.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

A group of lung diseases characterized by increasing breathlessness, frequent coughing, and sputum production.