WRITING 39B Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Intelligence Quotient, The Control Group, Mindset
9 Nov 2017
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This is an exciting time for our brains. More and more research is showing that our brains change constantly with learning and experience and that this takes place throughout our lives. These different beliefs, or mindsets, create different psychological worlds: one in which students are afraid of challenges and devastated by setbacks, and one in which students relish challenges and are resilient in the face of setbacks. As we answer these questions, you will understand why so many students do not achieve to their potential, why so many bright students stop working when school becomes challenging, and why stereotypes have such profound effects on students" achievement. You will also learn how praise can have a negative effect on students" mindsets, harming their motivation to learn. Many students believe that intelligence is fixed, that each person has a certain amount and that"s that.
