Course
Strength of Character (Definition of the competency) - CORRECT ANSWER-Know your
top character strengths and how to use them to overcome challenges and meet goals
Have faith in one's character strengths, talents, and abilities
Demonstrate an "I am strong" attitude
Connection (Definition of the competency) - CORRECT ANSWER-Build strong
relationships
Use positive and effective communication
Develop empathy, tracking
Be willing to ask for help
Support others
Primary Competency of Goal Setting - CORRECT ANSWER-Self-Regulation
Goal Setting - CORRECT ANSWER-An MRT skill which is a process to deliberately
energize, direct, and sustain behavior to sustain progress toward a goal
Internal Motivation - CORRECT ANSWER-Motivators that drive an individual to engage
in an activity not simply for the enjoyment of the activity, but is still determined by the
person; examples including valuing the outcome of a behavior or self-identity
Intrinsic Motivation - CORRECT ANSWER-Engaging in an activity for its inherent
satisfaction; the activity itself is enjoyable
Instrumental Motivation - CORRECT ANSWER-Motivators that drive an individual to
engage in an activity, not because it is enjoyable, but because it leads to certain
outcomes; examples include rewards and punishment or avoiding shame/guilt
Self-Awareness (Definition of the competency) - CORRECT ANSWER-Identify
thoughts, emotions, and behaviors
Identify patterns in thinking and behavior
Be open and curious
Self-Regulation (Definition of the competency) - CORRECT ANSWER-Regulate
impulses, emotions, physiology, and behaviors to achieve goals
Express emotions appropriately
Stop counterproductive thinking
Optimism (definition of the competency) - CORRECT ANSWER-Hunt for what is good
, Fight the Negativity Bias
Remain realistic
Identify what is controllable
Maintain hope
Have confidence in self and team
Mental Agility (Definition of the competency) - CORRECT ANSWER-Think flexibly,
accurately, and thoroughly (FAT)
Take other perspectives
Identify and understand problems
Be willing to try new strategies
Rewards/Punishment (Source of Motivation) - CORRECT ANSWER-An instrumental
motivator; rewards are provided to reinforce a desired behavior and/or punishments are
provided to deter behaviors that aren't desired
Shame/Guilt (Source of Motivation) - CORRECT ANSWER-An instrumental motivator;
an individual engages in a behavior in order to avoid feeling shame or guilt
Valuing the Behavior (Source of Motivation) - CORRECT ANSWER-An internal
motivator; an individual engages in a behavior because he/she recognizes the value in
doing the activity
Self-Identity (Source of Motivation) - CORRECT ANSWER-An internal motivator; an
individual engages in a behavior because the behavior aligns with his/her core values
and beliefs about who he/she is
Benefits of Internal Motivation - CORRECT ANSWER-Decreased anxiety
Enhanced concentration
Increased positive emotion
Increased effort and persistence
Increased feeling of autonomy
Step 1 of Goal Setting (Name) - CORRECT ANSWER-Define your goal
Step 2 of Goal Setting (Name) - CORRECT ANSWER-Know where you are right now
Step 3 of Goal Setting (Name) - CORRECT ANSWER-Decide what you need to
develop
Step 4 of Goal Setting (Name) - CORRECT ANSWER-Make a plan for steady
improvement
Step 5 of Goal Setting (Name) - CORRECT ANSWER-Pursue regular action