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Growth and Fixed Mindset Theory (Carol Dweck)

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What is a characteristic of individuals with a 'growth mindset' according to Carol Dweck?

See effort as fruitless

Avoid challenges

Embrace challenges (correct)

Feel threatened by the success of others

According to Carol Dweck, what do individuals with a 'fixed mindset' believe?

Failures are due to lack of effort or study

Abilities can be acquired with effort and study

Effort is the path to mastery and criticism should be ignored

Abilities are mostly innate and failure indicates lack of necessary basic abilities (correct)

In the context of the fixed mindset, how do individuals perceive criticism?

Ignore useful negative feedback (correct)

Find lessons and inspiration in the success of others

Learn from criticism

Feel threatened by the success of others

What is the main focus of Carol Dweck's growth mindset approach?

Seeing effort as the path to mastery Signup and view all the answers

How does Carol Dweck categorize individuals based on their behavior in reaction to failure?

Into growth mindset versus fixed mindset Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between vision and goals?

Vision is an idea of what you want to be or do, while goals are more specific and focus on what needs to be done to reach the vision. Signup and view all the answers

According to Locke & Latham's Goal Setting Theory, why are specific and challenging goals important?

Specific and challenging goals contribute to higher and better task performance. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for goals to be realistic and achievable?

It helps in identifying different resources that can help achieve the goal. Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'R' in SMART goals stand for?

Relevant Signup and view all the answers

Why does every goal need a deadline according to the text?

To keep track of progress and stay motivated. Signup and view all the answers