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End of history illusion can be defined as:
having a difficult time seeing potential for change in the future
At the end of the third Indiana Jones movie titled "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade", Indiana Jones realizes that his relationship with his father is more precious than the Holy Grail that he had discovered. This ending illustrates which of the following elements of a "Hero's Journey"?
CHANGE you and your situation
In the Star Wars example given by Dr. Ford, what is described as the inciting incident?
Luke Skywalker's aunt and uncle being killed
Invariably, James Bond ends up having one of his partners or lovers killed during the course of his mission. Which part of Bond's "Hero's Journey" does this part of his stories represent?
TAKE but pay a price
What statement would the presenter in the video most likely agree with?
The one constant in our life is change
Which alternative storytelling method, reflected in narrative structures like Freytag's Triangle, was shown in the video describing the Story Circle?
The three-act structure
Harvard Psychologist Daniel Gilbert's TED Talk "The Psychology of Your Future Self" explained a bias that most humans have which is:
We tend to think that the person we are today is the person we will always be
In an entrepreneur's story, the problem they are addressing often serves the role of the _______________ in their story.
antagonist
Decades of research show that people tend to attribute positive characteristics to those who are taller and have classic physical features like large eyes, high cheekbones, and symmetrical features. Which of the following types of signals best represents these types of attributes?
appearance
Martin didn't know that his co-workers thought he was arrogant because he interrupted them too often during meetings. Things that are unknown to one's self but are known to others are described as
blind spots
Which of the following is not one of the foundations (common story elements or any narrative) of your entrepreneurial story?
car chase
Considering how your self-awareness connects to a credible personal story, showing others that you are the kind of person who consistently meets your commitments can be addressed by developing credentials that signal your
character
In Dr. Ford's Star Wars example, the part of the story where the Death Star gets blown up is considered the
climax
Emilia included a description of methods she learned from startup coaches she met at UCF's Blackstone LaunchPad in the personal story she shared during job interviews. Which of the following storytelling signals are most directly addressed by this element of Emilia's story?
competence
Investing in a university degree continues to pay high dividends with respect to lifetime earnings despite recent criticism about the relevance of a college education. The importance of which of the following types of signals best explains this situation?
education
Signaling Theory explains how
employers who lack information attend to credentials indicating candidate attributes.
Jackie starter her story by saying, "Hello, my name is Jackie Johnson and I am the founder of a new company called Rising Stars, where help children from low-income homes chase their dreams of becoming professional athletes." Which of the following elements of a narrative does this best address?
exposition
Describing the ways that things will change after a narrative's climax is part of narrative called the
falling action
Once you figure out your personal story, you should make sure that you don't change it.
false
An audience for your personal story that is most likely to be concerned with your ability to manage your business and earn profits (i.e., competence) would be
investors
When you train yourself to identify short-term growth, you're able to notice results by measuring progress on a weekly, monthly, or quarterly basis. This type of short-term focus refers to which concept?
measure the gain, not the gap
People tend to place extreme emphasis on their present selves and identities, which leads to us clinging to our current identities and speak in definitive terms such as "I'm not good with people" or "I'm an introvert." These labels can be defined as
mindlessness
When you label yourself (i.e., tell your story) using stable attributes like "I'm an introvert" or "I'm not the creative type" you are engaged in a type of thinking that leads to low-self awareness and little room for growth described as
mindlessness
________________ convey descriptions of "who we are" and "what we do."
narratives
Asking others for feedback is a great way to improve self-awareness by expanding knowledge in your
open areas
Felicity posted a description of how she felt on her first day at her new job. Things that are known to one's self, and are also known by others are described as
open areas
Reflecting on your personal story is an important way to develop
self-awareness
A theory that explains how employers with limited information about job candidates focus on credentials to reduce uncertainty and make attributions about candidate attributes is called
signaling theory
A primary benefit of reflecting on one's past, present and future self, and developing these insights into a compelling and credible personal story is that it provides you with greater control over writing and controlling your personal narrative.
true
According to Step 1 of The Story Circle method, in order to establish a protagonist, the beginning of any film should fade in on the main characters, so that the audience members feel as if they themselves are the main characters.
true
It's important that your personal story is well aligned with your past, present and future self so that it will feel authentic to yourself and sound authentic to others.
true
People generally overestimate the stability of their preferences over time
true
Websites like Yelp and Tripadvisor that encourage customers to share whether specific stores/brands fulfilled their commitments offer stories related to
trust
A personal story that includes examples of fulfilling commitments to others is likely to lead others to attribute you with being
trustworthy
People often benefit from visiting with counselors or other mental health professionals who "talk therapy" to improve self-awareness and develop strategies for change. Which of the following sources of personal knowledge are most directly address by self-discovery methods like these?
unaware areas
Which of the following dualities are NOT mentioned as tensions inherent in good storytelling?
wealth vs poverty
If someone asks you to describe your "Why", what should you share with them?
your purpose
In the original "Toy Story" movie, Woody (voiced by Tom Hanks) discovers that his boy Andy received a new toy - a Buzz Lightyear action figure (voiced by Tim Allen) - and subsequently makes several attempts to discredit and hide Buzz from Andy. Which part of a "Hero's Journey" does this part of the story represent?
GO act on your need
After Luke Skywalker's family is killed, he joins with his mentor Obi Wan Kenobi on a quest to find Princess Lea and the secret plans she possesses. Which part of a "Hero's Journey" does this part of the story represent?
SEARCH to find the thing you need
Roland knew that he wasted too much time playing Minecraft, and wanted to keep that a secret from his co-workers. Things that are known to one's self, but are unknown to others are described as
hidden areas
Your _________ is the story you tell about yourself: past, present and future. If your identity is rooted in your past and present alone, that fixed mindset can make personality felt permanent.
identity narrative
In the opening scenes of "Beauty and the Beast", the main character Belle is shown shopping in her village, chatting with her neighbors, and reading books. Which part of a "Hero's Journey" does this part of the story represent?
YOU in your comfort zone
A well-known method often used to help leaders gain self-awareness through reflection and feedback is called
johari's window
Who developed the original model of The Hero's Journey based on comparative research he published in the 1950s?
joseph campbell
Which of the narrative elements best describes the result of a "battle" between your customer's problem and your heroic solution?
climax
According to a recent study, when comparing individual's personality over 60 years of aging the personalities of nearly all of the participants was best characterized as
completely different
Considering how your self-awareness connects to a credible personal story, convincing others that you are the type of person who will search for solutions to challenging problems can be addressed by developing credentials that signal your
curiosity
An example of Step 3 (Go) in Dan Harmon's Story Circle is when a major "showdown" occurs, such as when Luke Skywalker destroyed the Death Star in Star Wars IV.
false
People's interests, preferences, and capabilities do not change much after they reach their mid- 30's.
false
Social media most directly expands which of the following aspects of personal knowledge?
open areas
The "hero's journey" you've been learning about is most closely related to which of the following story archetypes (that ALL include the fundamental building blocks in a narrative structure)?
origin story
The element of an entrepreneur's story that most closely reflects the motivation that entrepreneurs need to develop to persist with difficult challenges is
passion
Narratives that present a(n) ____________ identity and plausible value proposition are likely to attract others to enroll and offer support.
positive
Leadership guru Simon Sinek argues that people will get excited about you, not because of what you do but because of why you do it. Which of the following storytelling signals are most directly addressed by considering Sinek's advice?
purpose
Sharing your personal story is a great way to build collective understanding and personal accountability that can build personal motivation (not wanting to let others down, not wanting to be embarrassed, etc.). Helping others understand your personal story as an entrepreneur is part of a communication process we characterize as
sensegiving
Which of the following is NOT a piece of the story featured in the video that The Story Circle method can also be applied to?
setting
