Tumo worked full-time at a manufacturing plant for the last ten years, but recently, a number of his co-workers were laid off and his schedule was cut back from 40 hours a week to 30 hours. there are rumors that the company is planning to shut down the plant and move its operations out-of-state. rather than wait to lose his job, tumo decided to go back to school part-time to train for a new career. although he enjoys working at the plant, it was never his dream job. instead, he always wanted to be a veterinarian. he views the recent changes in his life as an opportunity, not a setback, and he feels confident that he can learn the skills necessary to succeed in his chosen field. which statement about tumo’s motivation to go back to college part-time is true? a. tumo was motivated both intrinsically and extrinsically. b. tumo was only motivated intrinsically. c. tumo was not motivated in his decision to go back to school part-time. d. tumo was only motivated extrinsically. 2. which type of mindset did tumo exhibit? a. growth b. negative c. fixed d. positive 3. which of the following is not a way that tumo can build resilience after learning that the company he works for might shut down? a. tumo can maintain a positive and hopeful outlook for the future. b. tumo can take decisive actions rather than waiting to get fired. c. tumo can isolate himself. d. tumo can view this setback as an opportunity to pursue his dream career.

Question 1: The answer is A.

Tumo was extrinsically motivated to go back to college part-time because he knew there was a real chance that the plant where he worked would shut down and move its operations out-of-state. But at the same time, he was also intrinsically motivated because he saw this as an oportunity to fulfill his dream of becoming a veterinarian.

Question 2: The answer is A.

Tumo exhibits a Growth mindset. Rather than believing his qualities are set and looking for a job in a similar plant, he is certain that his intelligence can grow. Because of this, he strives to improve himself.

Question 3: The answer is C.

By isolating himself, Tumo would not be building resilience, on the contrary, he would be allowing the situation to get the best of him. On the other hand, if he were to maintain a positive stance, take actions before getting fired or see this as an opportunity, Tumo would be developing resilience and getting himself ready for the future that awaits him.

1. The statement about Tumo’s motivation to go back to college part-time that is true is;

A. Tumo was motivated both intrinsically and extrinsically.

2. The type of mindset that Tumo exhibited is;

A. Growth

3. That which is NOT a way that Tumo can build resilience after learning that the company he works for might shut down is:

C. Tumo can isolate himself.

Resilience is the act of persevering been in difficult times. Tumo in the passage exhibited a growth mindset.

So, even if he learns that the company he works for is about to shut down, he can show resilience by not being discouraged and taking positive action to move on.

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