Fixed vs. Growth Mindset Quiz

Which of the following statements best represents a growth mindset?

• "I either have talent or I don't, and that determines my success."

• "If I work hard and keep learning, I can improve my abilities."

• "Some people are just naturally good at things, and I can't change that."

• "Effort doesn't really matter if you don't have the right skills."

A fixed mindset tends to believe that intelligence and abilities are:

• Developed through effort and practice

• Set in stone and cannot be changed

• Based only on motivation

• Unimportant in achieving success

What is a common reaction of someone with a growth mindset when facing failure?

• They see it as proof that they are not capable.

• They give up to avoid embarrassment.

• They view it as an opportunity to learn and improve.

• They avoid challenges altogether.

Which phrase is something a person with a fixed mindset might say?

• "Mistakes help me learn and grow."

• "I'm either good at math, or I'm not—there's no changing that."

• "Challenges make me stronger."

• "I can develop new skills with practice."

How does a person with a growth mindset view effort?

• As pointless if they don’t succeed quickly

• As an essential part of learning and improvement

• As something only needed for people who aren't naturally talented

• As something that leads to more mistakes

What would a growth mindset response to constructive criticism look like?

• "This means I'm not good enough."

• "I’ll use this feedback to improve and do better next time."

• "They’re just being mean to me."

• "I should quit before I embarrass myself further."

Which strategy can help someone develop a growth mindset?

• Avoiding difficult tasks to prevent failure

• Comparing themselves to others to see if they measure up

• Embracing challenges as opportunities to grow

• Believing that intelligence is fixed and cannot change

A fixed mindset person is most likely to react to a challenge by:

• Trying different approaches to solve the problem

• Seeking help and learning from others

• Avoiding it out of fear of failure

• Using setbacks as motivation to work harder

What is one benefit of having a growth mindset?

• You will never face difficulties.

• You will be naturally talented at everything.

• You will be more likely to embrace challenges and persist through obstacles.

• You won’t need to put in effort to succeed.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a growth mindset?

• Viewing failure as a learning experience

• Seeking feedback for improvement

• Believing that abilities can be developed

• Avoiding effort because success should come naturally