Growth Mindset Quiz

What is the brain's outside layer called?

• Medulla

• Cerebellum

• Cortex

• Hippocampus

What are the tiny nerve cells inside the cortex called?

• Glial cells

• Axons

• Synapses

• Neurons

What happens to the brain cells when you learn new things?

• They multiply and get stronger

• They shrink and weaken

• They stay the same

• They die off

According to the text, what makes the brain grow more?

• Taking breaks

• Watching others learn

• Practicing things you already know

• Learning something new

What do scientists recommend to grow intelligence?

• Take on challenges and respond with good strategy

• Avoid challenges and stick to what you know

• Ignore the growth mindset

• Work harder without seeking help

What does the growth mindset help you achieve?

• Better choices and more success

• Less effort and fewer challenges

• Fixed abilities and limitations

• Avoiding new challenges

What does the growth mindset allow you to realize?

• You can learn anything you put your mind to

• There are many limits to what you can learn

• You are limited by your abilities

• You should avoid new challenges

What is the best way to grow your intelligence?

• Work harder without seeking help

• Ignore the growth mindset

• Avoid challenges and stick to what you know

• Take on challenges and respond with good strategy

What does the concept of growth mindset help you realize about challenges?

• Challenges are not worth the effort

• The challenge and struggle is where you're actually learning

• Challenges are to be avoided at all costs

• Struggling means you're not capable of learning

What does the growth mindset allow you to say about your abilities?

• You have reached your limits

• You can learn anything that you put your mind to

• You are limited by your abilities

• You should avoid new challenges