Master Resilience Training (MRT) Exam Study Guide with Complete Solutions *CORE COMPETENCIES* - Correct Answer What are the 6 Core Competencies to MRT? - Correct Answer 1) Self-Awareness 2) Self-Regulation 3) Optimism 4) Mental Agility 5) Strengths of Character 6) Connection A person who is willing to take calculated, necessary risks, and to capitalize on opportunity is what type of person? - Correct Answer A resilient person What is the definition of resilience? - Correct Answer The ability to *grow and thrive* in the face of challenges and *bounce back* from adversity.What are some examples of myths about resilience? - Correct Answer - Never show emotion
- Only about the individual
- Must handle everything on your own
- Always act fast
- Always fully composed
- You have it or you don't
- Resilient people never burn out
Which core competency is being described?The ability to identify your thoughts, emotions, behaviors and physiology, particularly counterproductive patterns; remaining open and curious. - Correct Answer Self-awareness Which core competency is being described? 1 / 3
The ability to regulate impulses, emotions, and behaviors in order to achieve goals; expressing emotions appropriately and stopping counterproductive thinking. - Correct Answer Self-regulation Which core competency is being described?The ability to hunt for what is good while remaining realistic, maintain hope and confidence, and fighting the negativity bias; focusing on what is controllable as opposed to what is not controllable; have faith in self and team. - Correct Answer Optimism Remember it's a *style of thinking* What are some advantages to being an optimistic thinker as opposed to a pessimistic thinker? - Correct Answer - Happier, less depression
- Healthier (*live 9 to 10 years longer!)
- Are seen as better leaders
- Have stronger relationships
- Do better in sports and perform better under pressure
- Are more successful in school and work
Which core competency is being described?The ability to take other perspective and think FAT (flexibly, accurately, and thoroughly) about situations; the willingness to try new strategies when current ones aren't working. - Correct Answer Mental Agility Which core competency is being described?Knowing your top Character Strengths and how to use them; identifying and cultivating the Character Strengths in others. - Correct Answer Strengths of Character Which core competency is being described?Creating strong relationships; communicating positively and effectively; developing empathy and being willing to give help and seek help. - Correct Answer Connection *14 MRT SKILLS* - Correct Answer 2 / 3
Which MRT skill is a process to *deliberately* energize, direct, and sustain behavior to ensure progress?
- Correct Answer Goal Setting
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Which core competency is built by Goal Setting? - Correct Answer Self-regulation What type of motivation would you be using if the task at hand is enjoyable? - Correct Answer Intrinsic What type of motivation would you be using if you were using rewards/punishments or guilt/shame as a source or motivation? - Correct Answer Instrumental What type of motivation would you be using if your source of motivation is valuing the behavior or self- identifying with the behavior? - Correct Answer Internal Which type of motivation (Instrumental or Internal) has the greatest benefits? - Correct Answer Internal; It decreases anxiety, enhances concentration, increases positive emotion, increases effort and persistence, provides satisfaction, and fulfills the need for autonomy.What are the 4 benefits to goal setting? - Correct Answer Activate behavior Direct behavior Adjust behavior Sustain behavior In regards to goal setting, how many steps are there in the process? (What are they?) - Correct Answer 7 1) Define your goal 2) Know where you are right now 3) Decide what you need to develop 4) Make a plan for steady improvement 5) Pursue regular action 6) Commit yourself completely 7) Continually monitor your progress