Mindset Practice

Which of the following is an example of a Growth Mindset?

• Giving up easily or quickly.

• Ignoring or becoming defensive when offered constructive criticism.

• Feeling threatened by the success of others.

• Viewing hard work as necessary to success.

Which of the following is an example of a fixed mindset?

• Blaming others when you are not successful.

• Challenges should be embraced.

• Skills can always be improved.

• Constructive criticism can be helpful in improvement.

What is Mindset?

• Making up your mind on a tough decision.

• The established set of attitudes held by a person.

• Attempting to change a stubborn person's mind.

• The intelligence or cognitive ability of a person.

Failure is…..

• A reason to give up.

• A sign that something can’t be done.

• A sign that a skill needs to be improved or worked on.

• A goal that can't be achieved.

Neuroplasticity is defined as….

• The brain's ability to change, learn, and adapt.

• The word used to describe the texture of the brain (how it feels to the touch).

• The amount of damage the brain suffers as a result of a concussion.

• The amount of force the brain can withstand before becoming injured.

If a student fails an assessment and refuses to retake the test or make corrections it is a strong indicator that they have a....

• Growth Mindset.

• Limited neuroplasticity.

• A Fixed Mindset.

• A desire to improve and get better.

If a student studies for a test and fails that test but adjusts their study habits for the next assessment this is a strong indicator that they have a

• A Fixed Mindset.

• Negative response to failure.

• A high Intelligence Quotient or IQ.

• A Growth Mindset.

Figuring out ways to solve problems or overcoming obstacles forces your brain to ...

• Grow.

• Adapt.

• Adjust.

• All of the Above.

The Brain is made up of billions of _________________ and these connections can increase and become stronger with use.

• Blood Cells.

• Neurons.

• Dendrites.

• Tropospheres

Constructive criticism can be helpful in developing a growth mindset along with....

• Feeling hard work is necessary for success.

• Emulating or copying the strategies of successful people.

• Accepting challenges.

• All of the above.