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  2. University student retention - Wikipedia

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    The level of course taken (for example, whether Calculus I or Precalculus) is less of a predictor of persistence at university than the grade earned in the mathematics class taken. [4] This consideration is important for students who might, for example, have earned a passing AP Calculus AB score of "3" (as opposed to a higher score).

  3. Grit (personality trait) - Wikipedia

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    [29] Instead of attributing success to grit or willpower, Ericsson recommended analyzing the various factors that shape a person's motivation in a given situation. Since 2014 [update] , grit has been the subject of critical commentary and debate in Education Week , with contributors discussing the strengths and weaknesses of how the idea of ...

  4. Persistence (psychology) - Wikipedia

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    Persistence(PS) is a key personality trait identified by psychiatrist C. Robert Cloninger in his Psychobiological Model of Personality. [1] It describes an individual's propensity to remain motivated, resilient and goal-driven in the face of challenges and difficulties they may encounter whilst carrying out tasks and working towards goals.

  5. Investment model of commitment - Wikipedia

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    However, many women reported feeling as though they would lose something important, in the form of investments, if they were to leave the relationship. This study showed that all the factors contribute to commitment, and then, that commitment is the deciding factor of relationship success, once again showing strengths of the investment model. [12]

  6. Leadership - Wikipedia

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    Leaders who demonstrate persistence, tenacity, determination, and synergistic communication skills will bring out the same qualities in their groups. Good leaders use their own inner mentors [clarification needed] to energize their team and organizations and lead a team to achieve success. [161]

  7. Persistence studies - Wikipedia

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    Critics of persistence studies argue the pitfalls of the approach lie in a failure to recognize institutional change ("anti-persistence"), vague mechanisms, the insufficient use (or misuse) of historical sources and narratives, the compression of history, and a failure to account for the effects of geography."

  8. Firebird (Copeland novel) - Wikipedia

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    One of the major themes in "Firebird" is the importance of perseverance and self-belief in the face of challenges. Misty Copeland instills a sense of hope and determination in young readers, encouraging them to dream big and work hard to achieve their goals. This theme is particularly impactful considering Copeland's own journey as a ...

  9. Conscientiousness - Wikipedia

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    It is known, for example, that some children have attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, which is characterized in part by problems with concentration, organization, and persistence. [14] Longitudinal and cross-sectional studies suggest that conscientiousness is relatively low among adolescents but increases between 18 and 30 years of age.