Psychology 2301: Motivation & Mindset Assessment

Instructions: Answer each question honestly. This is not about judgment. It is about accountability. If you say you are a friend, be one. Growth begins with truth.

1. When faced with stress, how do you typically respond? (Cognitive Appraisal Theory - Lazarus)*

A. I evaluate it calmly and adjust my mindsetB. I stay somewhat grounded, but stress gets to meC. I mirror the emotions around meD. I either shut down or overreact

2. How would you describe your internal locus of control? (Locus of Control – Julian Rotter)*

A. I believe I create my own outcomesB. I sometimes take control, but doubt myselfC. I think my environment controls me more than I control itD. I rarely feel in control of anything

3. When learning something new, I tend to... (Growth Mindset – Carol Dweck)*

A. Stay motivated and seek deeper understandingB. Try, but give up if it’s too hardC. Wait for others to explain itD. Avoid it or procrastinate

4. When things don’t go as planned, I... (Cognitive Appraisal Theory / GrowthMindset)*

A. Reframe the situation and keep goingB. Get frustrated but try to bounce backC. Blame outside factors or other peopleD.Feel hopeless or powerless

5. Which statement fits your mindset best? (Growth vs Fixed Mindset – CarolDweck)*

A. I believe failure is a chance to growB. I don’t like failure, but I try to learn from itC. I take failure personallyD. Failure means I’m just not good enough

6. In social situations, I tend to... (Social Influence & Conformity – Asch, Milgram)*

A. Influence the energy in the roomB. Stay steady but follow others leadC. React to other people’s moodsD. Feel overwhelmed or withdrawn

7. When thinking about goals, I am driven by...(Self-Determination Theory – Deci & Ryan)*

A. Intrinsic motivation, I set goals based on valuesand growthB. A mix of personal goals and external pressureC. External rewards or what others expectD. I struggle to stay motivated

8. Do you engage in self-reflection? (Emotional Intelligence – DanielGoleman)*

A. Regularly, I monitor and adjust my behaviorB. Sometimes, I know I should do it moreC. Rarely, I usually don't think deeplyD. Almost never, I avoid it

9. How would you describe your emotionalregulation? (Emotional Intelligence / CognitiveAppraisal Theory)*

A. I’m very self-aware and manage emotions wellB. I try, but sometimes emotions take overC. I often act based on how I feel in the momentD. I have little control over how I respond emotionally

10. Do you tend to lead, follow, ordisengage in group dynamics? (Locus of Control / Social Influence)*

A. I usually take initiative or set the toneB. I support quietly from behind the scenesC. I go along with the group to avoid conflictD. I disconnect or avoid group settings altogether

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