Growth Mindset and Self-Advocacy

Hannah is facing a challenging project at work. Which mindset can she apply to be proactive or advocate for herself in this situation?

• Growth mindset

• Fixed mindset

• Passive mindset

• Reactive mindset

Ethan is struggling with math and says, 'I can't do this, I'm just not good at it.'

• Fixed mindset

• Growth mindset

Amir is struggling with his math homework and often feels discouraged when he makes mistakes. How can changing from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset help him?

• Improving problem-solving skills

• Decreasing motivation

• Increasing stress levels

• Limiting potential

Why is a growth mindset beneficial for learning, as seen in Abigail's approach to her studies?

• It encourages persistence and resilience.

• It means you never fail.

• It avoids all challenges.

• It requires less effort.

Hannah is preparing for a psychology exam. Which of the following best defines "mindset"?

• The way you feel about your friends

• Your established set of attitudes

• Your favorite subject in school

• How much you like to exercise

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CCSS.RI.7.4

Someone with a fixed mindset believes that:

• Abilities can be improved with effort.

• Intelligence can be developed over time.

• Abilities are static and unchangeable.

• Challenges are opportunities to learn.

Which of these describes a growth mindset?

• Believing you can't get better at something

• Giving up easily when things get hard

• Believing you can learn and improve with effort

• Avoiding challenges

Which of these is an example of being proactive?

• Waiting to be asked before helping with chores

• Ignoring a problem hoping it will go away

• Planning your study time in advance for a test

• Blaming others for your mistakes

What does it mean to be reactive?

• Taking charge and making things happen

• Thinking ahead and anticipating problems

• Responding to a situation after it has happened

• Creating a plan to achieve your goals

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CCSS.RI.7.4

Resilience is best described as:

• Giving up when things get hard

• Avoiding challenges and difficult situations

• The ability to bounce back from challenges

• Complaining about problems

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