Understanding Mindsets and Resilience

What is a mindset?

• A type of physical exercise

• The established set of attitudes held by someone

• A type of diet plan

• A new technology

Which of the following best describes a fixed mindset?

• The belief that abilities can be developed with effort

• The belief that abilities are static and unchangeable

• The belief that intelligence is limitless

• The belief that everyone is equally talented

What is a growth mindset?

• The belief that intelligence is fixed

• The belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed with effort and time

• The belief that talent is innate and cannot be changed

• The belief that only some people can improve

What does it mean to be proactive?

• Waiting for things to happen before responding

• Taking control of a situation by causing something to happen

• Ignoring problems until they go away

• Reacting to events after they occur

How would you define a reactive approach?

• Planning ahead to prevent issues

• Acting in response to a situation rather than creating or controlling it

• Ignoring all problems

• Always being prepared for any situation

What is resilience?

• The ability to avoid challenges and stress

• The ability to cope with challenges, setbacks, and stress in a healthy way

• The ability to never face any problems

• The ability to always succeed without effort

What does self-advocacy involve?

• Representing someone else's views or interests

• The action of representing oneself or one's views or interests

• Ignoring one's own needs

• Always agreeing with others

What is respectful communication?

• Speaking in a way that shows consideration and kindness toward the other person

• Speaking loudly to be heard

• Speaking only when spoken to

• Speaking without considering others' feelings

Which mindset believes that intelligence can be developed over time?

• Fixed Mindset

• Growth Mindset

• Static Mindset

• Reactive Mindset

What is the opposite of being proactive?

• Resilient

• Reactive

• Respectful

• Self-advocating