Productivity Principle: Growth vs. Fixed Mind-set Flashcards
What is the core belief of a fixed mind-set?
The belief that abilities and intelligence are set in stone and cannot be changed with effort.
What is the core belief of a growth mind-set?
The belief that abilities and intelligence can grow and improve with effort and learning.
How do people with a fixed mind-set view failure?
They perceive failures as threats to their sense of worth or identity.
How do people with a growth mind-set view failure?
They see failure as an opportunity to improve and learn.
Name one major downside of a fixed mind-set.
People with a fixed mind-set experience chronic stress as they feel the need to constantly prove their abilities.
What happens psychologically when someone adopts a fixed mind-set?
They block themselves from learning and shut off opportunities for creative progress.
Why do people with a fixed mind-set avoid challenging tasks?
Because they want to minimize errors and avoid failure, which they perceive as a threat.
How do growth mind-set individuals handle difficult tasks, according to Carol Dweck’s study?
90% of growth mind-set students chose the difficult task, showing a willingness to embrace challenges.
How do growth mind-set individuals perceive failure differently from fixed mind-set individuals?
They see failure as a signal to improve rather than a sign of personal inadequacy.
How does a growth mind-set reduce stress?
Since failure is seen as a chance to improve, individuals are less likely to experience stress over setbacks.
What is the first step to adopting a growth mind-set?
Re-label your beliefs about intelligence and ability, recognizing they are not fixed.
According to the text, what has science proven about intelligence and ability?
Intelligence and ability are not fixed; they can be dramatically changed with focused effort.
How does placing too much emphasis on avoiding failure hinder learning?
It prevents individuals from identifying insights that drive creative progress.
Fill in the blank: “When we adopt a growth mind-set, we open ourselves to _____ that can drive creative progress.”
Insights.
How can one overcome the limitations of a fixed mind-set?
By adopting a growth mind-set and focusing on learning from failures rather than avoiding them.
