Good and Bad Praise

The video discusses the role of praise in shaping students' mindsets, focusing on the difference between fixed and growth mindsets. It highlights research from the 1990s that questioned the effectiveness of praising intelligence, which can lead to a fixed mindset. Instead, the video advocates for process praise, which emphasizes effort and strategies, fostering a growth mindset. Studies show that children praised for intelligence tend to avoid challenges and struggle with failure, while those praised for effort remain resilient and eager to learn from difficult tasks.

What was the initial concern about praising intelligence in children?

• It encourages them to try harder tasks.

• It could lead to a fixed mindset.

• It might make them overconfident.

• It helps them develop better strategies.

What is the main focus of process praise?

• Praising the child's talent.

• Praising the child's effort and strategies.

• Praising the child's intelligence.

• Praising the child's results.

How does process praise affect children's mindset?

• It decreases their confidence.

• It fosters a growth mindset.

• It makes them avoid challenges.

• It leads to a fixed mindset.

What was observed in children who were praised for intelligence?

• They developed a growth mindset.

• They became more resilient.

• They preferred easier tasks.

• They showed improved performance.

What was a common trait among children who received process praise?

• They lied about their performance.

• They were eager to learn from mistakes.

• They lost confidence easily.

• They avoided difficult tasks.