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What is the main idea of the article?

  1. Growth mindset is better than a fixed mindset because you can learn from your mistakes.
  2. Fixed mindset is when you have a fear of failure that you can't overcome, while a growth mindset is the opposite of that.
  3. People who persevere when they face challenges are more resilient because they develop a growth mindset to learn from their mistakes.
  4. People are born with a certain type of mindset, a fixed mindset or a growth mindset. It determines how successful they will be throughout their lives.

C. People who persevere when they face challenges are more resilient because they develop a growth mindset to learn from their mistakes.

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  1. Which sentence from the article best supports the text's main idea?

    1. "For 20 years, Stanford University Psychologist, Carol Dweck has been dedicated to demystifying the power of mindset." (Paragraph 4)
    2. "These kids saw the math problems as an opportunity to learn, rather than a litmus test of their personal value. They weren't concerned about looking bad or feeling stupid." (Paragraph 9)
    3. "A fixed mindset creates the need to prove oneself. Deficiencies must be hidden since they can't be developed. Failure is to be avoided at all costs." (Paragraph 10)
    4. "Cultivating a growth mindset is like learning a new language. You've got to work at it every day, but with practice, it becomes more natural and, eventually, you become fluent." (Paragraph 16)

D

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  1. Which statement best describes the relationship between resilience and a muscle?

    1. Resilience is an actual muscle that gets stronger and develops over time.
    2. Resilience is something that can grow and develop over time, just like muscles.
    3. Resilience works like a muscle, it contracts and expands when you face challenges.
    4. Resilience and muscles are opposites. You are born with resilience, while you develop muscles over time.

B

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  1. How does the section "Check your mindset." contribute to the author's idea of growth and fixed mindset?

    1. It supports the science behind growth mindset.
    2. It helps parents learn how to encourage their kids.
    3. It argues against Carol Dweck's theories about mindset.
    4. It reminds individuals that they are in control of their mindset.

D.

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