Growth Mindset and Resilience Quiz

According to Dweck's model, a growth mindset is characterized by:

• Belief that intelligence and abilities are fixed traits

• Avoidance of challenges and criticism

• A desire to improve through effort and learning

• Reluctance to try new strategies

What does a fixed mindset often lead to?

• Willingness to embrace challenges

• Belief in the value of effort and perseverance

• Avoidance of failure at all costs

• Curiosity to explore and experiment

How do individuals with a growth mindset typically respond to failure?

• They see it as a reflection of their inability

• They use it as an opportunity to learn and improve

• They avoid situations where failure is possible

• They become discouraged and give up

Which of the following is a strategy to develop a growth mindset?

• Emphasizing innate talent over effort

• Viewing feedback as criticism

• Seeking opportunities to grow and learn

• Avoiding situations that require effort

What is a common characteristic of maladaptive perfectionism?

• Setting realistic goals

• Striving for excellence while accepting limitations

• Fear of failure and overly critical self-evaluations

• Learning from mistakes and adapting

Which of the following is true about adaptive perfectionism?

• It focuses on the process and learning, not just the outcome

• It involves a fear of making mistakes

• It leads to avoidance of challenging tasks

• It discourages self-reflection

Maladaptive perfectionism is most likely to result in:

• Increased resilience

• Higher levels of anxiety and stress

• Enhanced performance under pressure

• Better goal-setting strategies

How can perfectionism negatively affect resilience?

• By fostering a learning-oriented approach

• By reducing the willingness to face setbacks

• By encouraging realistic goal-setting

• By improving adaptability in challenging situations

Resilience can be best described as:

• Avoiding challenges to minimize stress

• The ability to recover and adapt in the face of adversity

• Relying solely on external support systems for recovery

• Always succeeding without experiencing setbacks

What is a key component of building resilience?

• Avoiding emotional responses

• Viewing setbacks as insurmountable barriers

• Developing problem-solving skills

• Maintaining a fixed mindset