Attitude & Mindset
In “Lifted,” the trainee keeps trying even after failing. What trait is this?
Persistence/growth mindset
The mentor’s eyebrow raises and gestures are examples of what kind of communication?
Nonverbal communication.
In “Lifted,” flipping lots of switches at once causes chaos. What smarter strategy could he use?
Test one variable at a time/systematic trial-and-error.
Showing up prepared with needed materials demonstrates what?
Dependability.
The experienced alien beside the trainee is acting as what?
A mentor/coach.
Setting a goal to pass the test shows this focus.
Goal orientation.
Before starting a task, repeating directions in your own words is called what?
Paraphrasing/active listening.
Writing down which switches worked and which didn’t is called what?
Documentation/note-taking.
Owning your mistake instead of blaming others is called what?
Accountability.
Letting the trainee try while giving small corrections is what teaching approach?
Guided practice/scaffolding.
Staying calm and trying again after setbacks is called what?
Resilience.
If the trainee had asked, “Which switch controls height?” what skill is that?
Asking clarifying questions.
Pausing to ask “Why did this go wrong?” is an example of what thinking?
Reflective thinking/root-cause analysis
In “Lifted,” making sure the human lands safely reflects what priority?
Safety-first responsibility.
Agreeing on hand signals before starting would be creating what?
Team norms/communication protocols.
In school, starting a big project early instead of the night before shows what habit?
Proactive planning/time management.
In class, emailing a teacher with a clear subject line and question shows what skill?
Professional communication.
Practicing on a simulator before the real task is what learning approach?
Simulation/safe practice environment.
Following lab safety rules or workplace procedures is an example of what habit?
Compliance with protocols/attention to detail.
In a group project, dividing roles based on strengths shows what teamwork skill?
Role clarity/strength-based collaboration.
Choosing to view feedback as helpful instead of criticism is practicing what mindset?
Growth mindset/positive attitude toward feedback.
After a mistake, asking, “What should I try next?” shows what habit?
Receptiveness to feedback/coaching.
In school, checking your work against criteria before turning it in uses what tool?
A checklist/rubric for self-assessment.
When a task is beyond your current ability, the responsible action is what?
Ask for help or supervision before proceeding.
A leader who quietly fixes issues to protect safety and quality models what leadership style?
Servant leadership/responsible leadership.