Dweck's Mindset (Key Theory)

• What is the main premise of Dweck's Mindset Theory?

  The difference in success is mindset.
• What characterizes a fixed mindset?

  Abilities are fixed in the genes.
• How do individuals with a fixed mindset view effort?

  Effort won’t help if failing.
• What do people with a fixed mindset focus on?

  They focus on performance.
• What is a key feature of a growth mindset?

  You can always improve with effort.
• How do individuals with a growth mindset view challenges?

  They enjoy challenges rather than success.
• What do people with a growth mindset focus on?

  They focus on learning goals.
• How do fixed mindset individuals perceive failure?

  Failure is due to lack of talent.
• How do growth mindset individuals perceive failure?

  Failure is an opportunity to learn.
• What does the continuum in Dweck's theory suggest?

  People are a mixture of mindsets.
• What is one strength of Dweck's theory based on research?

  A growth mindset leads to better grades.
• What did Dweck find about seventh graders taught a growth mindset?

  They had better grades and motivation.
• What is a weakness related to praising effort in Dweck's theory?

  Praise may lead to seeking approval from others.
• How can a growth mindset discourage independent behavior?

  It may lead to seeking approval from others.
• What is a strength of Dweck's theory in real-world applications?

  It improves performance in various areas.
• How has mindset been applied in real-world scenarios?

  To improve performance in schools and businesses.
• What does teaching people to see failure as a lack of effort do?

  It motivates future effort.