Investigating Praise

The video discusses the impact of different types of praise on children's mindsets. It highlights how praising intelligence can lead to a fixed mindset, making children less resilient and more likely to avoid challenges. In contrast, process praise, which focuses on effort and strategies, fosters a growth mindset, encouraging children to embrace challenges and learn from mistakes. Research studies are cited to support these findings, showing that children praised for their process tend to be more confident and perform better over time.

What is a potential downside of frequently praising children for their intelligence?

• It encourages them to try new things.

• It helps them develop a growth mindset.

• It may lead them to focus too much on appearing smart.

• It makes them more resilient to challenges.

What is the main focus of process praise?

• Praising the child's intelligence.

• Praising the child's effort and strategies.

• Praising the child's natural talent.

• Praising the child's appearance.

How does process praise benefit children according to the video?

• It makes them avoid difficult tasks.

• It encourages them to lie about their performance.

• It makes them focus on their intelligence.

• It helps them learn from mistakes and improve.

What mindset do children develop when praised for their intelligence?

• Growth mindset

• Flexible mindset

• Open mindset

• Fixed mindset

What was a common behavior of children praised for their effort in the studies?

• They became less resilient.

• They sought out difficult tasks to learn from.

• They lost confidence easily.

• They avoided challenging tasks.