During the 1970’s a study at this University
determined the most
persistent students do not ruminate about
their failure,
but instead think of
ways to solve their mistakes
What is the University of Illinois?
100
The quality and longevity of personal relationships are affected by
What is mindset?
100
Employers with a fixed-mind set are less likely to _______their underlings
What is mentor?
100
Telling stories about achievement resulting from hard work and dedication transmit
What is growth-mind set?
100
In a fixed-mind set, these crack self-confidence because they are attributed to lack of ability
What are mistakes?
200
In 2007, struggling 7th graders were asked to agree or disagree with this statement:
What is, “Your intelligence is something very basic about you that you can’t really change.”
200
This occurs after repeated failures, and not having the tools to deal with them
What is helplessness ?
200
The belief that intelligence is malliable and can be developed through education and hard work
What is mastery-oriented?
200
Praise is very valuable, however, it must be
What is carefullly worded?
200
After reading the article, "You Can Grow Your Brain," one unruly 7th grade boy shouted out:
What is, "You mean I don't have to be dumb?"
300
In a 1998 study of 5th graders, Columbia researchers found students who were congratulated for their intelligence and not effort, were more likely to
What is shy away from a challenging assignment/challenge
300
The belief that an individual only has a certain amount of intelligence, and that's that.
What is fixed-mind set?
300
The key to success in school and life is a focus on
What is effort?
300
Research suggests attempting to build one's child up by commenting on how "smart" he/she appears is