Why Your Mindset Matters Quiz

What is a mindset?

• A way of thinking

• A physical part of the brain

• A type of exercise

• A type of neuron

What do people with a fixed mindset believe?

• Mistakes are a part of learning

• Everyone can learn and get better

• People are either smart or dumb and stay that way forever

• Grades are not important

What is the main difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset?

• Fixed mindset believes in improvement, growth mindset believes in fixed abilities

• Fixed mindset believes abilities are static, growth mindset believes in improvement

• Fixed mindset focuses on learning, growth mindset focuses on grades

• Fixed mindset enjoys challenges, growth mindset avoids challenges

According to the article, what happens to the brain when we learn?

• New neurons are created

• The brain size increases

• New connections form and old connections grow stronger

• Connections between neurons are destroyed

What do people with a growth mindset do when they make mistakes?

• They avoid challenges

• They try different ways of solving problems

• They think they are not smart

• They give up

What example is given to illustrate a growth mindset?

• High school athletes

• Babies learning to walk and talk

• College professors

• Middle school students

What did Dweck's team teach middle schoolers about mindset?

• The importance of grades

• How to avoid making mistakes

• The dangers of calling people dumb or smart

• How to memorize information

What is an effective self-improvement strategy?

• Constantly comparing oneself to others

• Setting unrealistic goals

• Focusing on continuous learning

• Rejecting change

What is an outcome of having a fixed mindset?

• Embracing challenges

• Avoiding new experiences

• Continual learning

• Seeking out feedback

What does a growth mindset encourage individuals to view challenges as?

• Threats

• Opportunities for growth

• Reasons to give up

• Unchangeable obstacles