Mindsets: Fixed vs Growth Quiz

What does a person with a fixed mindset believe about intelligence?

• Intelligence can be developed through effort and learning.

• Intelligence is innate and cannot be changed.

• Intelligence is determined by the environment.

• Intelligence is only important in school.

How does a person with a growth mindset view challenges?

• As threats to their self-esteem.

• As opportunities for growth.

• As unnecessary obstacles.

• As something to avoid.

Why do companies value employees with a growth mindset?

• They are more adaptable and willing to learn.

• They are more likely to avoid challenges.

• They feel threatened by the success of others.

• They believe intelligence is fixed.

How does a person with a fixed mindset feel about the success of others?

• Inspired to improve themselves.

• Indifferent.

• Threatened.

• Happy for them.

What is one way a person with a growth mindset views feedback?

• As a personal attack.

• As a way to improve.

• As irrelevant.

• As something to ignore.

How does a person with a growth mindset view effort?

• As a waste of time.

• As a path to mastery.

• As something to avoid.

• As unnecessary.

What is a common trait of someone with a fixed mindset?

• They embrace challenges.

• They give up easily.

• They seek feedback.

• They enjoy learning new things.

How does a person with a growth mindset react to failure?

• They see it as a learning opportunity.

• They feel discouraged and give up.

• They blame others for their failure.

• They ignore it and move on.

What is a common reaction of someone with a growth mindset to constructive criticism?

• They feel personally attacked.

• They ignore it.

• They use it to improve.

• They become defensive.

Why might a person with a fixed mindset avoid taking risks?

• They see risks as a chance to learn.

• They fear failure and judgment.

• They enjoy new challenges.

• They believe effort leads to success.