QSP COURSE 2026 MASTER STUDY EXAM
◉ Self-Regulation (Definition of the competency) Answer: Regulate
impulses, emotions, physiology, and behaviors to achieve goals
Express emotions appropriately
Stop counterproductive thinking
◉ Optimism (definition of the competency) 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) Answer: Think
flexibly, accurately, and thoroughly (FAT)
Take other perspectives
Identify and understand problems
Be willing to try new strategies
,◉ Strength of Character (Definition of the competency) 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) 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 Answer: Self-Regulation
◉ Goal Setting Answer: An MRT skill which is a process to
deliberately energize, direct, and sustain behavior to sustain
progress toward a goal
◉ Internal Motivation 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 Answer: Engaging in an activity for its
inherent satisfaction; the activity itself is enjoyable
◉ Instrumental Motivation 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
◉ Rewards/Punishment (Source of Motivation) 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) Answer: An instrumental
motivator; an individual engages in a behavior in order to avoid
feeling shame or guilt
◉ Valuing the Behavior (Source of Motivation) 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) 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
◉ Self-Regulation (Definition of the competency) Answer: Regulate
impulses, emotions, physiology, and behaviors to achieve goals
Express emotions appropriately
Stop counterproductive thinking
◉ Optimism (definition of the competency) 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) Answer: Think
flexibly, accurately, and thoroughly (FAT)
Take other perspectives
Identify and understand problems
Be willing to try new strategies
,◉ Strength of Character (Definition of the competency) 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) 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 Answer: Self-Regulation
◉ Goal Setting Answer: An MRT skill which is a process to
deliberately energize, direct, and sustain behavior to sustain
progress toward a goal
◉ Internal Motivation 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 Answer: Engaging in an activity for its
inherent satisfaction; the activity itself is enjoyable
◉ Instrumental Motivation 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
◉ Rewards/Punishment (Source of Motivation) 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) Answer: An instrumental
motivator; an individual engages in a behavior in order to avoid
feeling shame or guilt
◉ Valuing the Behavior (Source of Motivation) 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) 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
