Growth Mindset Flashcard

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What is a Growth Mindset?

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A belief that your ability is not fixed and can improve with practice, determination, and effort

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Fixed Mindset

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a way of thinking where we believe that we are born with certain ‘fixed’ abilities, and these are very difficult or impossible to change.

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What is the difference between Growth Mindset and Fixed Mindset?

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Growth Mindset believes abilities can improve with practice, while Fixed Mindset believes they are fixed

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Which of these statements is an example of a 'growth mindset'?
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- I have always been a strong swimmer
- I'm not a strong swimmer yet, but I can be if I practice
- I've never been good at swimming
- I'd be a strong swimmer but I'm not tall enough

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I'm not a strong swimmer yet, but I can be if I practice

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Which of these is an example of a 'fixed mindset'?

• I can't juggle yet, but I will be able to if I keep practicing
• I've always been good at juggling
• I'm good at juggling because I spent a summer practicing
• If I spend a few minutes practicing each day, I'll be able to juggle 4 balls soon

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I've always been good at juggling

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What is the main idea behind the concept of Neuroplasticity?

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Our brain isn't fixed and can grow and change with practice

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What happens if you stop using a skill that you have learnt?

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It gradually declines over time

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What sort of practice do we need to improve our skills and abilities?

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Deliberate and difficult practice over a long period of time

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What do all of the greatest athletes have in common?

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They started playing their sport with little to no skill or ability in it

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What is the recommended amount of practice to become a master of any skill?

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10,000 hours