Quiz 2: Mindset Matters

What is a mindset?

• A way of thinking

• A physical part of the brain

• A type of exercise

• A type of neuron

Which principle is part of a growth mindset?

• Avoiding challenges

• Seeing effort as a path to mastery

• Ignoring useful negative feedback

• Feeling threatened by the success of others

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

• Fixed mindset believes in improvement, growth mindset believes in fixed abilities

• Fixed mindset believes abilities are don't change, growth mindset believes in improvement

• Fixed mindset focuses on learning, growth mindset focuses on grades

• Fixed mindset enjoys challenges, growth mindset avoids challenges

"This is way too hard, I give up!" is an example of?

• Fixed Mindset

• Growth Mindset

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"I'm not good at this yet, so I will keep trying!" is an example of?

• Fixed Mindset

• Growth Mindset

"Mistakes help me learn" is an example of?

• Fixed Mindset

• Growth Mindset

"I am naturally smart at this, so I don't even bother to practice" is an example of?

• Fixed Mindset

• Growth Mindset

What do people with a growth mindset do when they make mistakes?

• They avoid challenges

• They try different ways of solving problems

• They think they are not smart

• They give up

What is an outcome of having a fixed mindset?

• Embracing challenges

• Avoiding new experiences

• Continual learning

• Seeking out feedback

What example is given to illustrate a growth mindset?

• High school athletes

• Babies learning to walk and talk

• College professors

• Middle school students