Exam 9: Wisdom and Courage: Characteristics of the Wise and the Brave

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Which measure of courage measures how participants would act courageously in several specific contexts, such as for their job or for patriotic reasons?

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Explain the differences in physical, moral, and vital courage.

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Varies but should be similar to the following descriptions. Physical courage involves expressing a physical behavior that is grounded in socially valued goals in an attempt to uphold what is viewed as societal good. Moral courage is the expression of an authentic behavior while facing discomfort of dissension, disapproval, or rejection. Vital courage refers to the persevering through a disease or disability even when the outcome is ambiguous.

After studying participants in Milgram's study on obedience, what can be concluded about being reminded about failing to act courageously in previous circumstances?

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Who is widely considered to be the author of the serenity prayer?

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Which of the following statements most accurately states the relationships between wisdom and intelligence?

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According to Hannah and colleagues, how is the "courageous mindset" developed?

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What do the three metacriteria of Baltes' five criteria of wisdom have in common?

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Peterson and Seligman described courage with three types: physical, moral, and vital.

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Describe whether you are wise by applying the characteristics found in wise people.

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Wise people tend to score lower in ratings of life satisfaction.

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According to Shelp, the necessary components of courage are freedom of choice, fear of a situation, and ______.

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Erikson views wisdom as part of the development process.

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Compared to implicit theories of wisdom, explicit theories of wisdom focus more on which characteristics?

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The recurring strong feelings that life is incomplete or imperfect, coupled with a desire for ideal, alternative states and experiences of life are the definition of ______.

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Which of the following summarizes how mentors influence the development of wisdom?

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Miep Gies, who helps to hide Anne Frank and her family, exemplified vital courage and considered her actions to be a ______.

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How does Sternberg distinguish between wisdom and intelligence?

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Which life span theorist believed that wisdom reflects a maturity in which concerns for the collective good transcend personal interests?

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Wise individuals have been shown to have a lower sense of humility.

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Riegel built upon Piaget's stage theory by adding a stage to represent wisdom. What was the name of this stage?

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Which measure of courage measures how participants would act courageously in several specific contexts, such as for their job or for patriotic reasons?

Explain the differences in physical, moral, and vital courage.

After studying participants in Milgram's study on obedience, what can be concluded about being reminded about failing to act courageously in previous circumstances?

Who is widely considered to be the author of the serenity prayer?

Which of the following statements most accurately states the relationships between wisdom and intelligence?

According to Hannah and colleagues, how is the "courageous mindset" developed?

What do the three metacriteria of Baltes' five criteria of wisdom have in common?

Peterson and Seligman described courage with three types: physical, moral, and vital.

Describe whether you are wise by applying the characteristics found in wise people.

Wise people tend to score lower in ratings of life satisfaction.

According to Shelp, the necessary components of courage are freedom of choice, fear of a situation, and ______.

Erikson views wisdom as part of the development process.

Compared to implicit theories of wisdom, explicit theories of wisdom focus more on which characteristics?

The recurring strong feelings that life is incomplete or imperfect, coupled with a desire for ideal, alternative states and experiences of life are the definition of ______.

Which of the following summarizes how mentors influence the development of wisdom?

Miep Gies, who helps to hide Anne Frank and her family, exemplified vital courage and considered her actions to be a ______.

How does Sternberg distinguish between wisdom and intelligence?

Which life span theorist believed that wisdom reflects a maturity in which concerns for the collective good transcend personal interests?

Wise individuals have been shown to have a lower sense of humility.

Riegel built upon Piaget's stage theory by adding a stage to represent wisdom. What was the name of this stage?

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