"The Secret to Raising Smart Kids"

In the first example presented, why did Jonathan lose interest in school in the 7th grade?

• He was developing a growth mindset because he wanted to learn more.

• Every time he encountered difficulty, he gave up.

• He developed a fixed mindset since he never had to work hard to receive "A" grades before.

• He was tired of being called "smart" and stopped doing his work.

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Children like Jonathan hold an implicit belief about what?

• Our society worships talent.

• Positive thinking is a state of mind.

• Intelligence is innate and fixed.

• All school-age children are helpless.

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The author, Carol Dweck says scientific studies show that putting a strong emphasis on talent or natural ability

• helps people remedy their shortcomings

• encourages creativity and growth

• helps people remedy their shortcomings

• makes people fearful of failure

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What are the two general categories into which the author divides all learners?

• helpless and mastery-oriented

• lazy and industrious

• challenged and masterful

• growing and helpless

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Students who have a fixed mind-set believe that

• their errors are due to a lack of ability, which they cannot change

• their self-confidence will help them avoid errors and look smart.

• taking on hard challenges will help them improve their abilities

• they can fix their errors by working hard and making an effort.

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Students who have a growth mind-set believe that

• challenges should be avoided because they are intimidating.

• intellectual skills grow naturally and cannot be forced.

• some children naturally grow up to be smarter than others.

• intelligence can be developed through study and hard work.

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What is the meaning of innate?

• not stable

• plentiful

• possessed at birth

• developed over time

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