I'm never going to get this.

I only truly fail if I stop trying.

I should try a different strategy.

He's just smarter than me.

This is challenging, but I will keep it up.

People with a _________ believe that

intelligence and abilities are determined at birth.

People with a _________ want to be

complimented on the end result (you

are smart, you wrote a nice paper, etc.)

People with a ________ welcome

challenges and embrace the effort

needed to overcome challenges.

People with a ________ believe

they can learn any concept or skill that

they want to as long as they put forth

the effort.

People with a _________ believe

that intelligence and abilities can

improve through hard work, practice,

and dedication.

People with a _________ tend to

avoid challenges. Challenges are

difficult and not worth the effort.

People with a _________ believe that

their intelligence and abilities determine

who they are and what they can

become.

People with a ________ believe

they are either good at something or

not good at something.

People with a _________ believe

that people work hard and put forth a

great amount of effort to be good at

something. They believe that effort and

hard work is satisfying, fun, and a way to

improve.

People with a _________ tend to

persevere and grow when faced with

challenging obstacles and frustration.

People with a ________ tend to

give up or quit when faced with

challenging obstacles and frustration.

People with a ________ believe that

some things should come easily for

some people. They believe that

someone who has a natural ability

toward something will not have to work

hard.

People with a ________ want to

be complimented on the process (you

put forth a lot of effort, you really tried

your best, etc.)

People with a ________ believe

that their effort and attitude determine

who they are and what they can

become.