Juan Really Wants to Become a Doctor

question 77

Multiple Choice

Juan really wants to become a doctor.He continues working toward his goal,despite the fact that he has trouble with the course work and has difficulty getting admitted to college and
Paying for his education.Juan's willingness to keep working toward his goal,despite the
Challenges,is an indication that Juan has

• A) grit.
• B) external motivation.
• C) internal motivation.
• D) natural talent.

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Definitions:

Frontal Lobe Area

The part of the brain located behind the forehead, involved in complex cognitive functions such as decision-making, problem-solving, and controlling behavior.

Big Five Traits

a model in psychology that describes human personality through five broad dimensions: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Amygdala

A part of the brain's limbic system involved in processing emotions, fear, and pleasure responses.

Empirically Derived Test

A test (such as the MMPI) created by selecting from a pool of items those that discriminate between groups.