Learning Preference Inventory

Learners with a (a)   mindset believe people are either born intelligent or they are not.

They avoid a challenge because they fear their intelligence may not be up to the task.

Learners with a (a)   mindset believe that intelligence is like a muscle—it gets stronger the

more it’s used. They accept challenges, work hard, learn from mistakes, change course if needed, and keep going despite

setbacks and failures.

According to psychologist Carol Dweck, which of the following statements would be more likely to help someone

develop a growth mindset?

• You did so well in math. You’re obviously very smart!

• You did so well in math. You’re obviously a hard worker!

• You did so well in math. I’m so proud of you!

• You did so well in math. You obviously cheated!

A learning goal would be to earn an A in a writing course. A performance goal would be to learn three ways to write

an effective introductory paragraph. TRUE or FALSE

• True

• False

Which of the following would NOT help you develop a growth mindset?

• Think of your brain as a muscle.

• Set performance goals (rather than learning goals).

• Seek feedback.

• Change course when needed.

Our preferred ways of learning are the only ways we can learn new information or skills. TRUE or FALSE

• True

• False

Traditional college teaching—characterized by lectures and textbook assignments—MOST favors the learning

preference of

• Thinkers.

• Doers

• Feelers

• Innovators

Traditional college teaching—characterized by lectures and textbook assignments—LEAST favors the learning preference of

• Thinkers and Doers.

• Doers and Feelers

• Feelers and Innovators.

• Innovators and Thinkers.

If an instructor does not teach to our preferred ways of learning, we cannot expect to learn the

subject. TRUE or FALSE

• True

• False

Knowing our preferred ways of learning suggests the kind of deep-processing strategies that might be best for

us in creating strong neural networks in our brains and therefore, more deep and lasting learning.

TRUE or FALSE

• True

• False