Mindsets Defined

The video discusses the difference between growth and fixed mindsets, emphasizing how our learning and growth are influenced by the mindset we adopt. Studies with children showed that those praised for intelligence developed a fixed mindset, avoiding challenges and losing confidence. In contrast, children praised for effort and strategy adopted a growth mindset, embracing challenges and improving performance.

What is the main difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset?

• A growth mindset focuses on intelligence, while a fixed mindset focuses on effort.

• A growth mindset avoids challenges, while a fixed mindset embraces them.

• A growth mindset is about being perfect, while a fixed mindset is about learning.

• A growth mindset believes abilities can be developed, while a fixed mindset believes they are static.

In the study, how did children praised for their intelligence react to difficult tasks?

• They lost confidence and their performance declined.

• They became more confident and performed better.

• They were eager to take on more challenges.

• They remained unaffected by the difficulty.

What was the effect of praising children for their effort or strategy?

• They adopted a growth mindset.

• They avoided difficult tasks.

• They became less interested in learning.

• They developed a fixed mindset.

What percentage of children wanted to take on challenging tasks when praised for their effort?

• Less than 50%

• About 60%

• Over 90%

• Exactly 75%

How did the performance of children with a growth mindset change over time?

• It remained the same.

• It declined gradually.

• It improved consistently.

• It fluctuated unpredictably.