Growth Mindset Quiz

Why does the author use the metaphor of being 'tossed off the horse' in paragraph 1?

• To illustrate how difficult it can be to accomplish a dream

• To demonstrate how entertaining failure can be

• To provide a visual image of success

• To show how failure can create fear

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What does a growth mindset get you?

• The opportunity to learn and succeed over the long haul

• A fixed mindset that determines success

• The ability to accept people with different mindsets

• A fear of failure that is rarely overcome

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Which word best represents the meaning of 'inherent' as used in paragraph 12?

• Superior

• Unfortunate

• Avoidable

• Necessary

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How does the section 'Check your mindset.' contribute to the author's idea of growth and fixed mindset?

• It argues against Carol Dweck's theories about mindset

• It reminds individuals that they are in control of their mindset

• It helps parents learn how to encourage their kids

• It supports the science behind growth mindset

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What is one key ingredient that is crucial to achieving success?

• Being inherently curious and interested in learning

• Dedication and hard work

• Having a fixed mindset

• Avoiding failure at all costs

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Why do people with a growth-mindset tend to have a competitive advantage over people with a fixed-mindset?

• They have a better support system

• They are more resilient and willing to take risks

• They are inherently smarter and more talented

• They are more likely to avoid failure

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Think about a time you approached a new task with either a fixed or a growth mindset. How did your mindset affect your ability to learn something new?

• I had a better support system

• I was more likely to avoid failure and take risks

• I was inherently smarter and more talented

• I was more resilient and willing to learn from failure

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Cindy Sherman, widely considered one of the most important artists of the 20th century, failed her first photography course. What does this example demonstrate?

• The ability to learn and overcome failure

• The importance of having a fixed mindset

• The need to avoid failure at all costs

• The power of dedication and hard work

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What does the author mean by saying that a growth mindset is a 'conscious choice'?

• It is a mindset that is determined by external factors

• It is a mindset that is fixed and cannot be changed

• It is a mindset that is inherent and cannot be developed

• It is a mindset that requires effort and awareness to cultivate

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How does Ta-Nehisi Coates' experience learning French support the statement that cultivating a growth mindset is 'like learning a new language'?

• Coates' experience highlights the power of curiosity and a willingness to learn from failure

• Coates' experience shows that learning a new language requires dedication and hard work

• Coates' experience demonstrates the importance of avoiding failure at all costs

• Coates' experience proves that having a fixed mindset is necessary for success

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