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Self-Theories: by Carol Dweck Part 01

- Fixed vs. Growth Mindsets: Fixed mindset sees abilities as static, while growth mindset believes abilities can develop through effort.
- Implicit Theories:
- Entity Theory: Traits are fixed; failure reflects inadequacy.
- Incremental Theory: Traits are malleable; failure is a chance to learn.
- Motivational Patterns:
- Mastery-Oriented: Driven by growth, persistence in challenges.
- Helpless-Oriented: Avoids challenges, fears failure.
- Goals:
- Performance Goals: Focus on proving competence, linked to fixed mindset.
- Learning Goals: Focus on growth and improvement, linked to growth mindset.
- Effort vs. Ability:
- Fixed mindset sees effort as a lack of talent.
- Growth mindset views effort as essential for success.
- Failure:
- Fixed mindset: Failure indicates personal inadequacy.
- Growth mindset: Failure is a learning opportunity.
- Praise:
- Intelligence Praise: Reinforces fixed mindset.
- Effort Praise: Encourages growth mindset.
- Social Development: Growth mindset improves conflict resolution and relationship-building by seeing traits and dynamics as changeable.
- Lifelong Impact: Mindset shapes personal growth, career success, and emotional resilience.
- Practical Applications: Cultivating a growth mindset in education, workplaces, and personal life fosters adaptability, learning, and success.
...more
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By Kamlesh Chandra
Self-Theories: by Carol Dweck Part 01

- Fixed vs. Growth Mindsets: Fixed mindset sees abilities as static, while growth mindset believes abilities can develop through effort.
- Implicit Theories:
- Entity Theory: Traits are fixed; failure reflects inadequacy.
- Incremental Theory: Traits are malleable; failure is a chance to learn.
- Motivational Patterns:
- Mastery-Oriented: Driven by growth, persistence in challenges.
- Helpless-Oriented: Avoids challenges, fears failure.
- Goals:
- Performance Goals: Focus on proving competence, linked to fixed mindset.
- Learning Goals: Focus on growth and improvement, linked to growth mindset.
- Effort vs. Ability:
- Fixed mindset sees effort as a lack of talent.
- Growth mindset views effort as essential for success.
- Failure:
- Fixed mindset: Failure indicates personal inadequacy.
- Growth mindset: Failure is a learning opportunity.
- Praise:
- Intelligence Praise: Reinforces fixed mindset.
- Effort Praise: Encourages growth mindset.
- Social Development: Growth mindset improves conflict resolution and relationship-building by seeing traits and dynamics as changeable.
- Lifelong Impact: Mindset shapes personal growth, career success, and emotional resilience.
- Practical Applications: Cultivating a growth mindset in education, workplaces, and personal life fosters adaptability, learning, and success.
...more