Understanding Mindset According to Carol Dweck

What is a mindset according to Carol Dweck?

• A fixed set of skills

• A collection of thoughts and beliefs

• A type of intelligence

• A physical trait

How do our thoughts or habits affect us, according to Carol Dweck?

• They determine our physical health

• They affect how we think, feel, and do

• They change our appearance

• They influence our diet

Who argues that universities could improve academic performance by encouraging students to think of their intelligence as malleable?

• Prof John Smith

• Prof Carol Dweck

• Prof Jane Doe

• Prof Albert Einstein

Mindsets are described as being created by:

• Genetics

• Experiences

• Luck

• Wealth

What is one of the habits of mindsets according to the diagram?

• Habits of mind

• Habits of wealth

• Habits of health

• Habits of appearance

How do students with a growth mindset view seeking help?

• As a way to enhance academic success.

• As a sign of weakness.

• As unnecessary.

• As a waste of time.

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

• Belief in innate ability vs. belief in effort and strategies.

• Belief in luck vs. belief in hard work.

• Belief in external help vs. belief in self-reliance.

• Belief in talent vs. belief in practice.

What is the role of effort in a growth mindset?

• It enhances academic success.

• It is irrelevant.

• It is a sign of weakness.

• It is unnecessary.

What mindset is associated with the belief that intelligence is static?

• Growth mindset

• Fixed mindset

• Dynamic mindset

• Learning mindset

What does the image imply about the role of mindset in academic achievement?

• It has no role.

• It plays a negative role.

• It plays a positive role.

• It is irrelevant.