The Power of Gratitude-Ted Talk

What is the definition of being grateful according to the text?

• Always being happy

• Ignoring negative emotions

• Feeling of thankfulness or showing appreciation of kindness

• Avoiding challenges

What event led the speaker to learn about gratitude?

• Winning a swimming competition

• A tragic accident involving a lawnmower

• Moving to a new city

• Graduating from high school

How did the speaker's father react to the accident?

• He blamed the speaker for the accident

• He ignored the situation

• He calmly called for help and provided first aid

• He panicked and ran away

What did the speaker say to his mom after the first surgery?

• I want to give up

• I will never be happy again

• I know this happened for a reason

• I wish this never happened

What does gratitude affect according to the text?

• No one at all

• Both the grateful person and those around them

• Only the people around the grateful person

• Only the person who is grateful

What did the speaker achieve in the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games?

• Participation for Team USA

• A gold medal

• A silver medal

• No achievements

What is the relationship between gratitude and neurotransmitters?

• Gratitude only affects serotonin

• Gratitude has no effect on neurotransmitters

• Gratitude acts as a catalyst for neurotransmitters like dopamine

• Gratitude decreases neurotransmitter activity

What did the speaker feel when he was able to swim again?

• Indifference

• Weightlessness and freedom

• Fear and anxiety

• Disappointment

How did the speaker's perspective on life change after the accident?

• He became more pessimistic

• He chose to be grateful and saw a better version of himself

• He decided to give up on his dreams

• He ignored the accident and moved on

What did the speaker achieve at the World Championships in 2017?

• A gold medal

• No medals

• A silver medal

• A bronze medal