Vocabulary
Incremental
Progressing step by step rather than all at once.
The “stuck in the middle” effect happens because people lose interest in their goal over time.
False – The effect happens because people shift their focus to how far they still have to go, not because they lose interest.
When people focus too much on how far they still need to go, it can lead to _______ and decreased motivation.
Frustration
Resilience
The ability to recover quickly from difficulties.
Seeing others take action can increase personal motivation to get involved.
True – Seeing others take action can inspire and encourage participation.
Changing your _______ and looking at how much progress you’ve made can help you stay motivated.
Perspective
Galvanize
To inspire or encourage people to take action.
Feeling deeply concerned about an issue always leads to taking action.
False – Some people care deeply about an issue but still don’t take action.
Facing repeated _______ while working toward a goal can make it feel impossible to continue.
Setbacks
Untethered
Feeling disconnected or lacking direction.
Moral outrage is always a negative emotion that leads to inaction.
False – Moral outrage, when harnessed correctly, can motivate action.
Some people who care deeply about social issues may still _______ because they feel powerless to create change.
Disengage