Question 1

Which group of athletes' behavior will result in a greater performance according to the CORE aspect of optimism?
A) Baseball players becoming discouraged when they have two outs.
B) Football players watching videos of their mistakes in a game and focusing on not repeating those mistakes.
C) Soccer players giving their teammates a hard time when they make an error.
D) Basketball players watching videos of the things they did correctly and focusing on repeating those behaviors.

Accepted Answer

The CORE aspect of optimism emphasizes focusing on positive outcomes and learning from success. Basketball players watching videos of their correct actions and aiming to repeat those behaviors align with this principle, likely leading to improved performance through positive reinforcement and confidence building.

Question 2

James MacGregor Burns' book, ______, officially started the field of Leadership Studies.
A) Leadership
B) The Study of Leadership
C) Leadership As We Know It
D) Designing Your Leadership

Accepted Answer

James MacGregor Burns' book titled "Leadership," published in 1978, is widely credited with officially starting the field of Leadership Studies.

Question 3

Which of the following would not motivate a culture of optimism within a great team?
A) The team realizing that setbacks become opportunities for improvement.
B) The team encouraging an open dialogue and collaborating to build a compelling vision.
C) The team responding to other's comments with "but . . ." statements rather than "yes, and . . ." statements.
D) The team recognizing what is going well and celebrating their achievements, no matter how small.

Accepted Answer

Responding with "but . . ." statements often negates or dismisses the previous comment, which can create a negative atmosphere and discourage open, optimistic dialogue. It contrasts with "yes, and . . ." statements that build on ideas and foster a positive, inclusive environment.

Question 4

A ______ is defined as habits of mind that are often seen as a tendency or characteristic.
A) principle
B) process
C) mindset
D) disposition

Accepted Answer

A disposition is defined as a person's inherent qualities of mind and character, often seen as a tendency or characteristic, fitting the description given.

Question 5

The ______ phase of design thinking deals with specific mindsets that are user-centered and explorative.
A) understand
B) imagine
C) implement
D) iterate

Accepted Answer

The "understand" phase of design thinking focuses on empathizing with users and comprehensively understanding their needs, problems, and the context of those problems. It is the foundation for creating user-centered solutions.

Question 6

Balance, focal point, contrast, repetition, proportion, and unity are all principles of ______ design.
A) divergent
B) systems
C) visual
D) explorative

Accepted Answer

These are all principles of visual design, which guide the creation of an aesthetically pleasing and effective composition in various fields such as graphic design, web design, and art.

Question 7

______ is a reinforcing cycle between what you highlight in the world and what you believe.
A) Confidence
B) Optimism
C) Resilience
D) Engagement

Accepted Answer

Optimism involves a reinforcing cycle between what individuals focus on or highlight in the world and what they come to believe. Optimistic individuals tend to notice and emphasize positive outcomes or possibilities, which in turn reinforces their belief in positive future events, creating a cycle of positive expectations and perceptions.

Question 8

The leadership frame CORE stands for ______.
A) challenge, overcome, resilience, and effectiveness
B) confidence, overcome, research, and engagement
C) confidence, optimism, resilience, and engagement
D) challenge, optimism, research, and effectiveness

Accepted Answer

The leadership frame CORE stands for Confidence, Optimism, Resilience, and Engagement.

Question 9

The ______ phase of the general design process is the most creative part.
A) understand
B) imagine
C) implement
D) iterate

Accepted Answer

The imagine phase is considered the most creative part of the general design process because it involves generating ideas, exploring possibilities, and coming up with innovative solutions to the problem at hand.

Question 10

Leadership guru Rosabeth Moss Kanter writes "One difference between winners and losers is how they handle ______."
A) conflict
B) victory
C) losing
D) strategy

Accepted Answer

Rosabeth Moss Kanter suggests that a key difference between winners and losers is how they handle losing. This perspective emphasizes resilience and the ability to learn from failures as crucial aspects of success.

Question 11

The key to the optimism aspect of CORE lies in its Latin root optimus, which means "the ______."
A) best
B) future
C) leader
D) equal

Accepted Answer

The Latin root "optimus" translates to "the best," which aligns with the concept of optimism, focusing on the most favorable or best outcomes.

Question 12

The key to the confidence aspect of CORE lies in its Latin roots con + fidere, which means intense ______.
A) trust
B) assurance
C) esteem
D) belief

Accepted Answer

The Latin roots "con" + "fidere" translate to "with" + "faith/trust," respectively, making "trust" the correct answer.

Question 13

Overconfidence as a leader can include ______.
A) integrating others' perspectives toward a common goal
B) setting practical goals
C) accounting for all variables in possible outcomes
D) being too sure to know the truth

Accepted Answer

Overconfidence as a leader often manifests as being excessively certain about knowing the truth or having all the right answers, which can lead to disregarding other perspectives, information, or potential outcomes.

Question 14

______ is the process of originating and developing a plan.
A) Innovation
B) Work
C) Success
D) Design

Accepted Answer

Design is the process of originating and developing a plan for a product, structure, system, or component with intention.

Question 15

The foundation of CORE is rooted in an individual's positive psychological state of the development and the construct known as ______, or PsyCap.
A) physical capacity
B) psychological capital
C) psychological capacity
D) physical capital

Accepted Answer

Psychological capital, or PsyCap, refers to an individual's positive psychological state of development, which includes components like self-efficacy, optimism, hope, and resilience.

Question 16

The key to the realism aspect of CORE lies in its Latin root resilire, which means to "______."
A) give up
B) come around
C) become resilient
D) spring back

Accepted Answer

The Latin root "resilire," which is the basis for the word "resilience," means to "spring back." This reflects the concept of resilience as the ability to recover quickly from difficulties or to bounce back to a previous state.

Question 17

The three major phases of the general design process are ______.
A) process, imagine, and summarize
B) understand, experience, and summarize
C) understand, imagine, and implement
D) process, experience, and implement

Accepted Answer

The three major phases of the general design process are "understand, imagine, and implement." This sequence represents the progression from comprehending the problem or need, through conceptualizing possible solutions, to actualizing a selected solution.

Question 18

James MacGregor Burns saw leadership as an aspect of power. He recognized that power over is ______ than power with.
A) more effective
B) less effective
C) as effective
D) neutrally effective

Accepted Answer

James MacGregor Burns argued that "power with" (collaborative power) is more effective than "power over" (coercive power), as it fosters mutual respect and goals among leaders and followers, leading to more sustainable and positive outcomes.

Question 19

An instructor considering learning goals, creating a plan to help students learn as well as their overall experience is practicing what is known as ______ design.
A) learning
B) instructional
C) experiential
D) applicable

Accepted Answer

Instructional design focuses on the systematic development of instructional specifications using learning and instructional theory to ensure the quality of instruction. It is the entire process of analysis of learning needs and goals and the development of a delivery system to meet those needs. It includes development of instructional materials and activities; and tryout and evaluation of all instruction and learner activities.

Question 20

Confident leaders ______ the value that followers can offer.
A) disregard
B) maximize
C) minimize
D) neutralize

Accepted Answer

Confident leaders maximize the value that followers can offer by recognizing and utilizing their skills, knowledge, and contributions effectively.

Quiz 1: A Framework for Leadership Success: Design and Your Core

Which group of athletes' behavior will result in a greater performance according to the CORE aspect of optimism?

James MacGregor Burns' book, ______, officially started the field of Leadership Studies.

Which of the following would not motivate a culture of optimism within a great team?

A ______ is defined as habits of mind that are often seen as a tendency or characteristic.

The ______ phase of design thinking deals with specific mindsets that are user-centered and explorative.

Balance, focal point, contrast, repetition, proportion, and unity are all principles of ______ design.

______ is a reinforcing cycle between what you highlight in the world and what you believe.

The leadership frame CORE stands for ______.

The ______ phase of the general design process is the most creative part.

Leadership guru Rosabeth Moss Kanter writes "One difference between winners and losers is how they handle ______."

The key to the optimism aspect of CORE lies in its Latin root optimus, which means "the ______."

The key to the confidence aspect of CORE lies in its Latin roots con + fidere, which means intense ______.

Overconfidence as a leader can include ______.

______ is the process of originating and developing a plan.

The foundation of CORE is rooted in an individual's positive psychological state of the development and the construct known as ______, or PsyCap.

The key to the realism aspect of CORE lies in its Latin root resilire, which means to "______."

The three major phases of the general design process are ______.

James MacGregor Burns saw leadership as an aspect of power. He recognized that power over is ______ than power with.

An instructor considering learning goals, creating a plan to help students learn as well as their overall experience is practicing what is known as ______ design.

Confident leaders ______ the value that followers can offer.