Just because some people can do something with little or no training, it doesn't mean that others can't do it (and sometimes do it even better) with training.
Carol S. DweckRead
Some students start thinking of their intelligence as something fixed, as carved in stone. They worry about, 'Do I have enough? Don't I have enough?'
Interpretation
What this quote means
Intelligence can be perceived as a fixed trait, causing students to worry about their abilities rather than seeing them as developable.
In this quote, Carol S. Dweck highlights a common mindset among students who view their intelligence as static, which leads to anxiety about their capabilities. This fixed mindset contrasts with a growth mindset, where individuals believe that through effort and perseverance, they can enhance their intelligence and skills, thereby reducing fears related to their abilities.
Themes
IntelligenceMindsetGrowthEducationStudents
In practice
Example use cases
A teacher might use this quote during a lesson on the importance of a growth mindset.
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All quotes βIn one world, effort is a bad thing. It, like failure, means you're not smart or talented. If you were, you wouldn't need effort. In the other world, effort is what makes you smart or talented.
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Our message to parents is to focus on the process the child engages in, such as trying hard or focusing on the task - what specific things they're doing rather than, 'You're so smart. You're so good at this.' Although it's never too late to change, what you do early matters.
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Picture your brain forming new connections as you meet the challenge and learn. Keep on going.
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I loved everything. I loved sciences and I loved humanities. But ultimately, I felt that in the humanities, you know, you're writing about things that already exist. But in the sciences, you're discovering things that no one has known before. Ultimately I chose psychology because it seemed to combine science with things that I liked to think about.
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Business leaders who openly acknowledge people's concerns about becoming obsolete and who invest resources in workers' growth can help create a nation of learners - and perhaps resolve some of the political chaos that's bubbling around us.
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