Explain what Dweck meant by fixed and growth mind-sets. Give an example of how these impact motivation to persist on difficult tasks.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Those with a fixed mind-set believe that one’s ability or intelligence is stable because there is a finite amount that one is born with. In contrast, those with a growth mind-set believe that performance can improve if one works hard enough at it. If a child has a growth mind-set, she or he will be motivated to work harder after failing a test or not performing as well as they might have wanted on a task. Those with a fixed mind-set are more likely to give up because they figure they just aren’t good at it. The latter becomes learned helpless.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Emerging Adulthood
Difficulty Level: Medium
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