On Course ch. 7 Lifelong Learning

Learners who believe people are either born intelligent or not have a 

• growth mindset
• fixed mindset
• stubborn mindset
• open mindset

Learners with a growth mindset believe intelligence is like a 

• muscle that gets stronger the more it is used
• a rock that is hard
• a sponge that soaks up without any help
• a plant that stops growing

Growth mindset is

• accepting challenges, working hard, learning from mistakes
• avoiding challenges because of a fear that your intelligence is not enough
• the belief that people are born intelligent or they are not

Setting performance goals rather than learning goals would be an example of 

• fixed mindset
• growth mindset
• preferred learning style

An example of a learning goal is

• earning an A in your math course
• learn 2 ways to solve a math problem

An example of a learning goal would be

• passing the exam to enter nursing school

• learning all of the muscles in the body and how they work

• having a 3.5 GPA

A person can only learn new information or skills if it is presented in his/her preferred way of learning.

• True
• False

Which learning preference is most benefited by lectures and textbook assignments?

• Feelers
• Doers
• Innovators
• Thinkers

Feelers and Innovators are least benefited by textbook assignments and lectures.

• True 
• False

Critical thinking helps with making wise choices AND

• constructing and analyzing persuasive arguments
• enjoying hobbies
• listening, but not actively
• feeling emotions