User:Cjeniski/Evaluate an Article

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(Grit (personality trait))

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Grit is one of the components of character education. As defined by the article, grit is "a positive, non-cognitive trait based on a person's perseverance of effort combined with their passion for a particular long-term goal or end state (a powerful motivation to achieve an objective)". An interesting part of the article said that a study concluded that a person's grit can be a better indicator of success than their IQ. I think this article is a good basis for seeing different definitions of grit and how psychological researchers apply grit to success, intelligence, and education.

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When defining grit, the articles cites psychologist Angela Duckworth and her observations of people with high levels of grit. I think the article would benefit in describing how these studies qualified high levels of grit, and wether or not the conclusion can be accurately and expansively drawn that grit is a better predicator of success than IQ. The articles seems to have a very positive view of grit and its importances in psychology as it relates to individual success. For example, in positive psychology, the field "considers perseverance as a positive indicator of long term success". While I think the article supports some of these points, they don't acknowledge when grit goes too far. For example, in "feeder schools" which are academically rigorous and emphasize higher education, there are many students who are driven by perfection. While this could be seen as grit, others may see it as an unhealthy commitment to success, or admission into competitive colleges/universities. This can be detrimental to many students' mental health, as they prioritize grades and in-school achievements over their own well-being.