Why You Might Not Want to Be ‘The Smart Kid’

The video discusses the perception of intelligence in classrooms and how it can lead to issues if abilities are seen as fixed. Carol Dweck's research on entity and incremental orientations is highlighted, showing how praise influences mindset development. Studies on children's preferences and the impact of mindset on academic performance are analyzed. The video concludes with advice on handling intelligence perceptions, emphasizing that mindset is not the sole determinant of success.

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