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James Heckman on human capital development

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How to Measure Conscientiousness and Grit

In terms of conscientiousness or grit, it's pointing out that these points that are so basic that we really do know intuitively to be drew are in fact very important. How do we measure those traits? Well, we can see how people persevere in tasks. And assessments that come not only by the usual kind of paper and pencil test, but by putting people in situations and observing what they do.

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