"The Secret to Raising Smart Kids" Review

What was the result of Jonathan's parents trying to boost his confidence by assuring him of his intelligence?

• He became more motivated and performed better in school.

• He lost interest in school and his grades plummeted.

• He started helping his classmates who struggled.

• He developed new learning strategies to improve his grades.

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According to the text, what does an overemphasis on intellect or talent lead to?

• Increased motivation and willingness to face challenges.

• Resilience in the face of failure and a proactive attitude towards learning.

• Vulnerability to failure and a reluctance to face challenges.

• Enhanced creativity and problem-solving skills.

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What belief about intelligence do children like Jonathan hold that affects their motivation and confidence?

• Intelligence is a result of hard work and can be developed.

• Intelligence is innate and fixed, and no effort is needed to be smart.

• Intelligence is less important than effort and learning from mistakes.

• Intelligence can be significantly increased by frequent testing.

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According to the text, what does teaching a "growth mind-set" encourage?

• Focusing solely on intelligence and talent

• Avoiding challenges and sticking to what one knows

• Focusing on "process" which includes personal effort and effective strategies

• Believing that abilities are predetermined and cannot change

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According to the text, what depresses motivation more than the belief that lack of effort is to blame?

• The belief that lack of ability is to blame

• The belief that hard work is unnecessary

• The belief that success is predetermined

• The belief that intelligence is fixed

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What theory of intelligence do children with a growth mindset hold?

• Intelligence is fixed and cannot be changed

• Intelligence is limited to certain subjects

• Intelligence is malleable and can be developed through education and hard work

• Intelligence is innate and not influenced by education

What did the author predict about students with a growth mind-set?

• They would find challenges intimidating and avoid them

• They would be less likely to succeed academically

• They would be destined for greater academic success and likely to outperform their counterparts

• They would attribute their failures to a lack of ability

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According to the study, students with a growth mind-set believed that:

• Intelligence is a basic attribute that cannot change

• Learning is less important than getting good grades

• Hard work in learning can lead to improvement

• Geniuses do not need to work hard for their accomplishments

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What was the effect of having a growth mind-set on students' performance in math as the work became more difficult?

• Their math grades decreased significantly

• They showed less persistence and lower grades

• Their math grades improved and they showed greater persistence

• They cheated more often on tests

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What was the primary concern of students with a fixed mind-set?

• Improving their learning strategies

• Looking smart with less regard for learning

• Working hard to overcome academic setbacks

• Cheating on future tests

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