AWTT Exam updated questions and
CORRECT answers
Explain what "controlled" means in reference to mental rehearsal - CORRECT
ANSWER You imagine doing the correct sequence of behaviors
Explain difference between outcome, performance, and process goals - CORRECT
ANSWER Process goals: Easiest to do and measure if progressing towards
performance goals.
Performance goals: Defined targets to try to reach outcome goals.
Outcome goals: Aspirational, but hardest to measure up to.
Identify and explain the two main steps involved in doing a mindfulness exercise. -
CORRECT ANSWER Focus - on something in the here and now.
Refocus - in a non-judgmental way when your mind wanders.
Explain Recalibrate's focus, purpose, and how it impacts performance. - CORRECT
ANSWER Focus on the breath, slows heart rate, BP, control your energy, think more
clearly, perform better
Purpose is to improve focus and performance
What is the warrior mindset? - CORRECT ANSWER A continuous cycle of
commitment, preparation, execution, and reflection.
-Commitment: sense of why and purpose
-Preparation: planning, mental rehearsal, training
-Execute: in the moment performance (energy management, recalibrate)
-Reflection: Debrief, both self and group
, What is your warrior ethos? - CORRECT ANSWER Guiding values that ignite the
fighting spirit (conviction) and serve as a compass (decisiveness) to a reach a desired
destination
What is the difference between toughness and resilience? - CORRECT
ANSWER Toughness focuses on raising the performance of the individual.
Resilience is the ability to persevere, adapt, and grow through challenges.
What is Warrior Toughness? - CORRECT ANSWER The ability to (PET):
Perform under pressure.
Excel in the day in and day out grind.
Take a hit and keep fighting.
How do you train toughness? - CORRECT ANSWER Mind-Body-Soul (3 legged stool,
all equally support)
What is the Amygdala? - CORRECT ANSWER The part of the brain that detects
danger, and signals us to respond (fight, flight, freeze) (fire alarm)
What is the frontal cortex? - CORRECT ANSWER The part of the brain responsible
for self awareness or "volume control" for stress response
How long should you breathe during recalibration? - CORRECT ANSWER 5 sec in, 7
sec out (longer exhale) - it's giving more oxygen to your bloodstream, which then provides
more oxygen to your brain
What are the Navy's core values? - CORRECT ANSWER Honor, Courage, &
Commitment
CORRECT answers
Explain what "controlled" means in reference to mental rehearsal - CORRECT
ANSWER You imagine doing the correct sequence of behaviors
Explain difference between outcome, performance, and process goals - CORRECT
ANSWER Process goals: Easiest to do and measure if progressing towards
performance goals.
Performance goals: Defined targets to try to reach outcome goals.
Outcome goals: Aspirational, but hardest to measure up to.
Identify and explain the two main steps involved in doing a mindfulness exercise. -
CORRECT ANSWER Focus - on something in the here and now.
Refocus - in a non-judgmental way when your mind wanders.
Explain Recalibrate's focus, purpose, and how it impacts performance. - CORRECT
ANSWER Focus on the breath, slows heart rate, BP, control your energy, think more
clearly, perform better
Purpose is to improve focus and performance
What is the warrior mindset? - CORRECT ANSWER A continuous cycle of
commitment, preparation, execution, and reflection.
-Commitment: sense of why and purpose
-Preparation: planning, mental rehearsal, training
-Execute: in the moment performance (energy management, recalibrate)
-Reflection: Debrief, both self and group
, What is your warrior ethos? - CORRECT ANSWER Guiding values that ignite the
fighting spirit (conviction) and serve as a compass (decisiveness) to a reach a desired
destination
What is the difference between toughness and resilience? - CORRECT
ANSWER Toughness focuses on raising the performance of the individual.
Resilience is the ability to persevere, adapt, and grow through challenges.
What is Warrior Toughness? - CORRECT ANSWER The ability to (PET):
Perform under pressure.
Excel in the day in and day out grind.
Take a hit and keep fighting.
How do you train toughness? - CORRECT ANSWER Mind-Body-Soul (3 legged stool,
all equally support)
What is the Amygdala? - CORRECT ANSWER The part of the brain that detects
danger, and signals us to respond (fight, flight, freeze) (fire alarm)
What is the frontal cortex? - CORRECT ANSWER The part of the brain responsible
for self awareness or "volume control" for stress response
How long should you breathe during recalibration? - CORRECT ANSWER 5 sec in, 7
sec out (longer exhale) - it's giving more oxygen to your bloodstream, which then provides
more oxygen to your brain
What are the Navy's core values? - CORRECT ANSWER Honor, Courage, &
Commitment
