A4 Mindsets: Fixed vs Growth

What is the main belief of an individual with a fixed mindset regarding their abilities?

• Abilities can be developed through hard work and learning.

• Abilities are innate and cannot be changed.

• Abilities are irrelevant to success.

• Abilities are only important in certain fields.

How does a person with a growth mindset view challenges?

• They avoid challenges to prevent failure.

• They embrace challenges as opportunities to learn.

• They see challenges as pointless.

• They believe challenges are only for the talented.

Which of the following best describes the attitude of someone with a fixed mindset towards criticism?

• They ignore criticism.

• They learn from criticism.

• They seek out criticism.

• They are indifferent to criticism.

What is a key characteristic of a growth mindset in terms of effort?

• Effort is seen as pointless.

• Effort is essential for mastery of skills.

• Effort is only necessary for untalented people.

• Effort is a sign of weakness.

How does a fixed mindset individual typically respond to obstacles?

• They persist and find new strategies.

• They give up easily.

• They seek help to overcome obstacles.

• They ignore obstacles.

What belief about talent is held by someone with a growth mindset?

• Talent is fixed and cannot be improved.

• Talent can be developed through dedication and hard work.

• Talent is irrelevant to success.

• Talent is only important in artistic fields.

In the context of mindset theory, how would a student with a growth mindset approach learning mathematics?

• They would avoid mathematics due to its difficulty.

• They would enjoy the challenges and work to improve their skills.

• They would only focus on subjects they are naturally good at.

• They would rely solely on their innate ability.

What is the impact of a fixed mindset on behaviour towards new ideas?

• Open to new ideas and willing to change.

• Resistant to change and rejecting new ideas.

• Indifferent to new ideas.

• Selectively open to new ideas.

Which mindset is more likely to seek feedback and suggestions for improvement?

• Fixed mindset

• Growth mindset

• Neither mindset

• Both mindsets equally

Who is the person recognised for Mindset theory?

• B F Skinner

• Carol Dweck

• S Milgram

• Hofling