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The goal of this research survey is to gain an understanding of how you perceive the implicit beliefs of a Mentor type figure and how that effects your motivation to complete tasks. You will be asked to identify one specific individual that you see as your most influential mentor than complete the survey in regards to them as your motivational force.

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* 1. Gender

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* 2. What is your age?

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* 3. Pick a Mentor

Parent

Teacher

Boss

Coach

Other

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* 4. Enter mentor's initials

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* 5. Please indicate your agreement with each of the following statements.

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According to my mentor, people can do things differently, but the important parts of who they are can’t really be changed.	According to my mentor, people can do things differently, but the important parts of who they are can’t really be changed. Strongly agree	According to my mentor, people can do things differently, but the important parts of who they are can’t really be changed.	According to my mentor, people can do things differently, but the important parts of who they are can’t really be changed.	According to my mentor, people can do things differently, but the important parts of who they are can’t really be changed.	According to my mentor, people can do things differently, but the important parts of who they are can’t really be changed.	According to my mentor, people can do things differently, but the important parts of who they are can’t really be changed. Strongly Disagree
To my mentor, everyone is a certain kind of person, and there is not much that can be done to really change that.	To my mentor, everyone is a certain kind of person, and there is not much that can be done to really change that. Strongly agree	To my mentor, everyone is a certain kind of person, and there is not much that can be done to really change that.	To my mentor, everyone is a certain kind of person, and there is not much that can be done to really change that.	To my mentor, everyone is a certain kind of person, and there is not much that can be done to really change that.	To my mentor, everyone is a certain kind of person, and there is not much that can be done to really change that.	To my mentor, everyone is a certain kind of person, and there is not much that can be done to really change that. Strongly Disagree
According to my mentor, no matter what kind of person someone is, they can always change very much.	According to my mentor, no matter what kind of person someone is, they can always change very much. Strongly agree	According to my mentor, no matter what kind of person someone is, they can always change very much.	According to my mentor, no matter what kind of person someone is, they can always change very much.	According to my mentor, no matter what kind of person someone is, they can always change very much.	According to my mentor, no matter what kind of person someone is, they can always change very much.	According to my mentor, no matter what kind of person someone is, they can always change very much. Strongly Disagree
My mentor believes the kind of person someone is, is something very basic about them and it can’t be changed very much.	My mentor believes the kind of person someone is, is something very basic about them and it can’t be changed very much. Strongly agree	My mentor believes the kind of person someone is, is something very basic about them and it can’t be changed very much.	My mentor believes the kind of person someone is, is something very basic about them and it can’t be changed very much.	My mentor believes the kind of person someone is, is something very basic about them and it can’t be changed very much.	My mentor believes the kind of person someone is, is something very basic about them and it can’t be changed very much.	My mentor believes the kind of person someone is, is something very basic about them and it can’t be changed very much. Strongly Disagree
In my mentor's eyes, all people can change even their most basic qualities.	In my mentor's eyes, all people can change even their most basic qualities. Strongly agree	In my mentor's eyes, all people can change even their most basic qualities.	In my mentor's eyes, all people can change even their most basic qualities.	In my mentor's eyes, all people can change even their most basic qualities.	In my mentor's eyes, all people can change even their most basic qualities.	In my mentor's eyes, all people can change even their most basic qualities. Strongly Disagree
As much as I hate to admit it, my mentor says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. People can’t really change their deepest attributes.	As much as I hate to admit it, my mentor says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. People can’t really change their deepest attributes. Strongly agree	As much as I hate to admit it, my mentor says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. People can’t really change their deepest attributes.	As much as I hate to admit it, my mentor says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. People can’t really change their deepest attributes.	As much as I hate to admit it, my mentor says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. People can’t really change their deepest attributes.	As much as I hate to admit it, my mentor says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. People can’t really change their deepest attributes.	As much as I hate to admit it, my mentor says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. People can’t really change their deepest attributes. Strongly Disagree
My mentor thinks people can always substantially change the kind of person they are.	My mentor thinks people can always substantially change the kind of person they are. Strongly agree	My mentor thinks people can always substantially change the kind of person they are.	My mentor thinks people can always substantially change the kind of person they are.	My mentor thinks people can always substantially change the kind of person they are.	My mentor thinks people can always substantially change the kind of person they are.	My mentor thinks people can always substantially change the kind of person they are. Strongly Disagree
To my mentor, everyone, no matter who they are, can significantly change their basic characteristics.	To my mentor, everyone, no matter who they are, can significantly change their basic characteristics. Strongly agree	To my mentor, everyone, no matter who they are, can significantly change their basic characteristics.	To my mentor, everyone, no matter who they are, can significantly change their basic characteristics.	To my mentor, everyone, no matter who they are, can significantly change their basic characteristics.	To my mentor, everyone, no matter who they are, can significantly change their basic characteristics.	To my mentor, everyone, no matter who they are, can significantly change their basic characteristics. Strongly Disagree

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* 6. Please briefly describe a task you would go to your mentor for guidance on (ex: Homework, Test, Workouts, etc.).

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* 7. Rate how difficult it is to preform this task?

very easy

easy

somewhat easy

somewhat difficult

difficult

very difficult

very easy

easy

somewhat easy

somewhat difficult

difficult

very difficult

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* 8. What are your perceptions of your mentor

	strongly disagree				strongly agree
To me, success means doing better than other people.	To me, success means doing better than other people. strongly disagree	To me, success means doing better than other people.	To me, success means doing better than other people.	To me, success means doing better than other people.	To me, success means doing better than other people. strongly agree
I'm less concerned with what work I do than what I get for it.	I'm less concerned with what work I do than what I get for it. strongly disagree	I'm less concerned with what work I do than what I get for it.	I'm less concerned with what work I do than what I get for it.	I'm less concerned with what work I do than what I get for it.	I'm less concerned with what work I do than what I get for it. strongly agree
I enjoy tackling problems that are completely new to me.	I enjoy tackling problems that are completely new to me. strongly disagree	I enjoy tackling problems that are completely new to me.	I enjoy tackling problems that are completely new to me.	I enjoy tackling problems that are completely new to me.	I enjoy tackling problems that are completely new to me. strongly agree
Curiosity is the driving force behind much of what I do.	Curiosity is the driving force behind much of what I do. strongly disagree	Curiosity is the driving force behind much of what I do.	Curiosity is the driving force behind much of what I do.	Curiosity is the driving force behind much of what I do.	Curiosity is the driving force behind much of what I do. strongly agree
I'm concerned about how other people are going to react to my ideas.	I'm concerned about how other people are going to react to my ideas. strongly disagree	I'm concerned about how other people are going to react to my ideas.	I'm concerned about how other people are going to react to my ideas.	I'm concerned about how other people are going to react to my ideas.	I'm concerned about how other people are going to react to my ideas. strongly agree
It is important for me to be able to do what I most enjoy.	It is important for me to be able to do what I most enjoy. strongly disagree	It is important for me to be able to do what I most enjoy.	It is important for me to be able to do what I most enjoy.	It is important for me to be able to do what I most enjoy.	It is important for me to be able to do what I most enjoy. strongly agree
I want other people to find out how good I really can be at my work.	I want other people to find out how good I really can be at my work. strongly disagree	I want other people to find out how good I really can be at my work.	I want other people to find out how good I really can be at my work.	I want other people to find out how good I really can be at my work.	I want other people to find out how good I really can be at my work. strongly agree
I'm more comfortable when I can set my own goals.	I'm more comfortable when I can set my own goals. strongly disagree	I'm more comfortable when I can set my own goals.	I'm more comfortable when I can set my own goals.	I'm more comfortable when I can set my own goals.	I'm more comfortable when I can set my own goals. strongly agree
I want my work to provide me with opportunities for increasing my knowledge and skills.	I want my work to provide me with opportunities for increasing my knowledge and skills. strongly disagree	I want my work to provide me with opportunities for increasing my knowledge and skills.	I want my work to provide me with opportunities for increasing my knowledge and skills.	I want my work to provide me with opportunities for increasing my knowledge and skills.	I want my work to provide me with opportunities for increasing my knowledge and skills. strongly agree
I enjoy relatively simple, straightforward tasks.	I enjoy relatively simple, straightforward tasks. strongly disagree	I enjoy relatively simple, straightforward tasks.	I enjoy relatively simple, straightforward tasks.	I enjoy relatively simple, straightforward tasks.	I enjoy relatively simple, straightforward tasks. strongly agree
I seldom think about grades and awards.	I seldom think about grades and awards. strongly disagree	I seldom think about grades and awards.	I seldom think about grades and awards.	I seldom think about grades and awards.	I seldom think about grades and awards. strongly agree
I am keenly aware of the goals I have for getting good grades.	I am keenly aware of the goals I have for getting good grades. strongly disagree	I am keenly aware of the goals I have for getting good grades.	I am keenly aware of the goals I have for getting good grades.	I am keenly aware of the goals I have for getting good grades.	I am keenly aware of the goals I have for getting good grades. strongly agree
I prefer to figure things out for myself.	I prefer to figure things out for myself. strongly disagree	I prefer to figure things out for myself.	I prefer to figure things out for myself.	I prefer to figure things out for myself.	I prefer to figure things out for myself. strongly agree
I believe that there is no point in doing a good job if nobody else knows about it.	I believe that there is no point in doing a good job if nobody else knows about it. strongly disagree	I believe that there is no point in doing a good job if nobody else knows about it.	I believe that there is no point in doing a good job if nobody else knows about it.	I believe that there is no point in doing a good job if nobody else knows about it.	I believe that there is no point in doing a good job if nobody else knows about it. strongly agree
I am strongly motivated by the grades I can earn.	I am strongly motivated by the grades I can earn. strongly disagree	I am strongly motivated by the grades I can earn.	I am strongly motivated by the grades I can earn.	I am strongly motivated by the grades I can earn.	I am strongly motivated by the grades I can earn. strongly agree
I prefer having someone set clear goals for me in my work.	I prefer having someone set clear goals for me in my work. strongly disagree	I prefer having someone set clear goals for me in my work.	I prefer having someone set clear goals for me in my work.	I prefer having someone set clear goals for me in my work.	I prefer having someone set clear goals for me in my work. strongly agree
What matters most to me is enjoying what I do.	What matters most to me is enjoying what I do. strongly disagree	What matters most to me is enjoying what I do.	What matters most to me is enjoying what I do.	What matters most to me is enjoying what I do.	What matters most to me is enjoying what I do. strongly agree
I enjoy doing work that is so absorbing that I forget about everything else.	I enjoy doing work that is so absorbing that I forget about everything else. strongly disagree	I enjoy doing work that is so absorbing that I forget about everything else.	I enjoy doing work that is so absorbing that I forget about everything else.	I enjoy doing work that is so absorbing that I forget about everything else.	I enjoy doing work that is so absorbing that I forget about everything else. strongly agree
The more difficult the problem, the more I enjoy trying to solve it.	The more difficult the problem, the more I enjoy trying to solve it. strongly disagree	The more difficult the problem, the more I enjoy trying to solve it.	The more difficult the problem, the more I enjoy trying to solve it.	The more difficult the problem, the more I enjoy trying to solve it.	The more difficult the problem, the more I enjoy trying to solve it. strongly agree
I am not that concerned about what other people think of my work.	I am not that concerned about what other people think of my work. strongly disagree	I am not that concerned about what other people think of my work.	I am not that concerned about what other people think of my work.	I am not that concerned about what other people think of my work.	I am not that concerned about what other people think of my work. strongly agree
I prefer work I know I can do well over work that stretches my abilities.	I prefer work I know I can do well over work that stretches my abilities. strongly disagree	I prefer work I know I can do well over work that stretches my abilities.	I prefer work I know I can do well over work that stretches my abilities.	I prefer work I know I can do well over work that stretches my abilities.	I prefer work I know I can do well over work that stretches my abilities. strongly agree
I am strongly motivated by the recognition I can earn from other people.	I am strongly motivated by the recognition I can earn from other people. strongly disagree	I am strongly motivated by the recognition I can earn from other people.	I am strongly motivated by the recognition I can earn from other people.	I am strongly motivated by the recognition I can earn from other people.	I am strongly motivated by the recognition I can earn from other people. strongly agree
I prefer working on projects with clearly specified procedures.	I prefer working on projects with clearly specified procedures. strongly disagree	I prefer working on projects with clearly specified procedures.	I prefer working on projects with clearly specified procedures.	I prefer working on projects with clearly specified procedures.	I prefer working on projects with clearly specified procedures. strongly agree
As long as I can do what I enjoy, I'm not that concerned about exactly what grades or awards I can earn.	As long as I can do what I enjoy, I'm not that concerned about exactly what grades or awards I can earn. strongly disagree	As long as I can do what I enjoy, I'm not that concerned about exactly what grades or awards I can earn.	As long as I can do what I enjoy, I'm not that concerned about exactly what grades or awards I can earn.	As long as I can do what I enjoy, I'm not that concerned about exactly what grades or awards I can earn.	As long as I can do what I enjoy, I'm not that concerned about exactly what grades or awards I can earn. strongly agree
I am keenly aware of the GPA (grade point average) goals I have for myself.	I am keenly aware of the GPA (grade point average) goals I have for myself. strongly disagree	I am keenly aware of the GPA (grade point average) goals I have for myself.	I am keenly aware of the GPA (grade point average) goals I have for myself.	I am keenly aware of the GPA (grade point average) goals I have for myself.	I am keenly aware of the GPA (grade point average) goals I have for myself. strongly agree
No matter what the outcome of a project, I am satisfied if I feel I gained a new experience.	No matter what the outcome of a project, I am satisfied if I feel I gained a new experience. strongly disagree	No matter what the outcome of a project, I am satisfied if I feel I gained a new experience.	No matter what the outcome of a project, I am satisfied if I feel I gained a new experience.	No matter what the outcome of a project, I am satisfied if I feel I gained a new experience.	No matter what the outcome of a project, I am satisfied if I feel I gained a new experience. strongly agree
I want to find out how good I really can be at my work.	I want to find out how good I really can be at my work. strongly disagree	I want to find out how good I really can be at my work.	I want to find out how good I really can be at my work.	I want to find out how good I really can be at my work.	I want to find out how good I really can be at my work. strongly agree
I enjoy trying to solve complex problems.	I enjoy trying to solve complex problems. strongly disagree	I enjoy trying to solve complex problems.	I enjoy trying to solve complex problems.	I enjoy trying to solve complex problems.	I enjoy trying to solve complex problems. strongly agree
It is important for me to have an outlet for self- expression.	It is important for me to have an outlet for self- expression. strongly disagree	It is important for me to have an outlet for self- expression.	It is important for me to have an outlet for self- expression.	It is important for me to have an outlet for self- expression.	It is important for me to have an outlet for self- expression. strongly agree
I have to feel that I'm earning something for what I do.	I have to feel that I'm earning something for what I do. strongly disagree	I have to feel that I'm earning something for what I do.	I have to feel that I'm earning something for what I do.	I have to feel that I'm earning something for what I do.	I have to feel that I'm earning something for what I do. strongly agree