True or False
The way we think about learning can change the way we do it. (Give an example.)
True
Growth mindset helps us develop more __________ (trusting our abilities)
Confidence
True or False: Growth Mindset is a magic pill. If you understand the growth mindset, you will automatically improve in school.
False. Action is the key to growth. It will take time.
The key to learning is...
The key to learning is... believing you can learn
People in a Fixed Mindset say things like: "It's a talent. Some people have it and some don't."... "I can't learn, it's too hard." ..."I'm a natural, I don't have to work hard at it."
True
Operating in a growth mindset makes you _____ likely to start a task.
Operating in a growth mindset makes you more likely to start a task.
The two truths of building any skill:
1. We are bad when we _____
2. We improve with ______
1. We are bad when we start
2. We improve with practice
Give an example of fixed mindset within friendships.
They did not talk to me today, so they probably do not like.
If I have a growth mindset when it comes to learning in school, that means I have a growth mindset when it comes to all challenges in my life
False. Just because you have a growth mindset in one area of your life, you can have a fixed mindset in another area of your life.
Operating in a growth mindset makes me more likely to _______ with a task when it gets difficult.
Operating in a growth mindset makes me more likely to stick with a task when it gets difficult.
True or False: Because I learn slower at a task, I can never learn it. (Explain your answer.)
FALSE: Everyone has areas of life that come easier to them than others. Everyone has areas of life that are harder to improve than others. It doesn't make us "smart" or "stupid". Everyone is different. We have to move forward at our own pace and continue to put in work, one day after another, to reach our goals.
What is a fixed mindset you currently have about treatment?
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People in a growth mindset often say things like, "A skill is something that is built." "If someone can't dance, it's because they haven't practiced enough." "A failure doesn't define me because I know I can learn from my mistakes and move forward."
True
Operating in a growth mindset makes me more likely to stay ________ after experiencing some success.
Operating in a growth mindset makes me more likely to stay motivated after experiencing some success.
Give an example of a time when you had a growth mindset and a time when you had a fixed mindset
...correct!
Give an example of a famous failure
Everyone fails, especially, and including famous people.
Because adults are older and wiser, they don't struggle with having a fixed mindset in certain areas of their lives.
False
Explain the "Belief --> Action --> Growth" cycle
If you don't believe in you can improve your skill/ learn more, you won't put forth any effort/action. If you don't take action, you won't grow. If you don't see improvement, you don't believe you can grow.
If you believe you can improve your skill, you're more likely to take action. If you take action with the belief you can improve, you're more likely to stay in the fight long enough to grow and learn. If you see growth, you're more likely to believe you can grow if you take action.
Explain neuroplasticity as if you're talking to a 5 year old
Neuro= Brain
Plasticity = Can change
How can you apply a growth mindset to a current treatment goal you have?
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