Chapter 1

Question 1

T/F Fame isn’t a bad thing in itself

Answer 1

True

Question 2

According to the reading, real success is measured by

Answer 2

self-evaluation

Question 3

according to the reading, what is the main problem in working for recognition

Answer 3

It’s mostly out of your control

Question 4

T/F It’s a delusion to think we’re only successful if others notice us

Answer 4

true

Question 5

T/F Self-esteem should not be connected to how others view us

Answer 5

True

Question 6

T/F According to the reading, success is accomplishing those things that matter most to you

Answer 6

true

Question 7

T/F success always has to include either money or fame

Answer 7

false

Question 8

In the reading, which of the following is true of joe?

Answer 8

He accepted credit and rejected blame

Question 9

t/f according to the reading, since life brings surprises, there is nothing we can control

Answer 9

false

Question 10

t/f julie’s and joe’s responses are typical of their genders

Answer 10

true

Question 11

in the reading, which of the following is true of jullie

Answer 11

she accepted blame and rejected credit

Question 12

t/f most people think outside forces control them

Answer 12

false

Question 13

we cannot stop making decisions because

Answer 13

some decisions make themselves

Question 14

in the reading, why didn’t Paul do a good job on his term paper

Answer 14

he waited too long to decide to do a good job

Question 15

choices can often be based on which of the following questions

Answer 15

will my selection increase or decrease my freedom

Question 16

t/f freedom is related to ability and knowledge

Answer 16

true

Question 17

t/f giving up lesser freedoms involves cost

Answer 17

true

Question 18

t/f giving up something at the moment to gain a greater value in the future is seldom worth is

Answer 18

false

Question 19

t/f most success comes to those who find things easy

Answer 19

false

Question 20

t/f when you’re in charge, you needn’t take advice from anyone

Answer 20

false

Question 21

t/f according to the reading, quitting is falure

Answer 21

false

Question 22

t/f according to the reading, taking control of your life is a

Answer 22

way of life that gives you strength

Question 23

In the reading, what is meant by the statement, “We can’t stop making decisions”

Answer 23

results still occur, even when we don’t decide things

Question 24

what do we know about paul

Answer 24

he was late in deciding to start

Question 25

t/f one of the great advantages of taking control of your life is that you don't have to consider advice from others

Answer 25

false

Question 26

andrea liked to improve, larissa liked good performances. Who said this "I'm so disgusted; I did well on my routine, but the audience didn't seem to like it much"

Answer 26

Larissa

Question 27

"I can tell I'm a little bit better on the high beam than last month."

Answer 27

Andrea

Question 28

"I feel good when people tell me I'm good.:

Answer 28

Larissa

Question 29

t/f Giving up something a the moment to gain a greater value in the future can happen when we choose a greater freedom over a lesser freedom

Answer 29

true

Question 30

Julie accepts blame, Joe accepts credit, who said this, "Mr. Higgins liked my paper."

Answer 30

Julie

Question 31

"If I had a better place to study at home."

Answer 31

Joe

Question 32

"I'll have to study harder for the next text."

Answer 32

Julie

Question 33

"I wrote a good paper for Mr. Higgins."

Answer 33

Joe

Question 34

"I never do anything right?

Answer 34

Julie

Question 35

"Mrs. Crandall is such a poor teacher."

Answer 35

Joe

Question 36

"I'm doing really well."

Answer 36

Joe

Question 37

"I hope Miss Hart makes things clearer next term."

Answer 37

Joe

Question 38

What is meant by the statement, "If we don't make certain decisions, they will make themselves?"

Answer 38

whether or not we actively make decisions, results occur

Question 39

the freedom to be what you want to be is increased by

Answer 39

gaining more knowledge and abilities

Question 40

t/f Paul's delay in deciding to start his term paper had the same result as if he had said, "I think I'll write a poor paper this time."

Answer 40

true

Question 41

t/f one problem with working for acclaim when it isn't part of your own definition of success is that attaining it is often out of your control.

Answer 41

true

Question 42

two types of people, those who believe outside forces control them and those who believe that they control themselves, who would say this, "It wasn't my fault."

Answer 42

outside forces

Question 43

"If I fail, I quit trying."

Answer 43

they control

Question 44

"There are too many unknowns for me to work very hard at achievement."

Answer 44

outside forces

Question 45

"Nothing works out right anyway."

Answer 45

outside forces

Question 46

"Take it easy and let life happen."

Answer 46

outside forces

Question 47

"I don't expect an outside source to take care of me."

Answer 47

they control

Question 48

"I work toward goals and feel I can attain them."

Answer 48

they control

Question 49

"I believe more in work than in luck."

Answer 49

They control

Question 50

"My life is mostly in my control."

Answer 50

They control

Question 51

Which of the following is not true of "wage" success?

Answer 51

They are not usually as important to us a "gift" successes

Question 52

what is the best reason why fame and riches aren't necessarily success

Answer 52

unless they're part of your own definition of success, fame and money mean your' working toward someone else's definition

Question 53

t/f lesser freedoms are bad

Answer 53

false

Question 54

Mark is a young man who decided to give up practicing the piano because he thought going out for basketball would make him more successful by bringing him more fame at school. What point has he missed?

Answer 54

Fame isn't necessary component of success.