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?

<p>Seeing effort as the path to mastery (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Into growth mindset versus fixed mindset (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between vision and goals?

<p>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. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Specific and challenging goals contribute to higher and better task performance. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It helps in identifying different resources that can help achieve the goal. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Relevant (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To keep track of progress and stay motivated. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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