Exploring Mindsets: Growth vs. Fixed

What term does Carol Dweck use to describe the way people think about ability and talent?

• Perspective

• Outlook

• Mindset

• Attitude

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Which mindset suggests that abilities are innate and unchangeable?

• Dynamic mindset

• Flexible mindset

• Fixed mindset

• Growth mindset

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How do individuals with a fixed mindset typically view failure?

• As a learning opportunity

• As a chance to pivot

• As a permanent setback

• As a minor obstacle

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What is a common reaction to critical feedback for someone with a fixed mindset?

• Using it to develop new systems

• Viewing it as a personal attack

• Ignoring it completely

• Seeing it as a chance to improve

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How do individuals with a growth mindset view failure?

• As a personal attack

• As a chance to learn and pivot

• As a reason to give up

• As a permanent setback

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What is the focus of someone with a growth mindset?

• Minimal effort

• Measurable accomplishments

• Continual improvement

• Avoiding risks

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How does your mindset influence your approach to creative risks?

• It makes you take unnecessary risks

• It makes you avoid risks

• It encourages innovation and improvement

• It has no influence

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