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Fixed Mindsets - College Term Papers

Fixed Mindsets

Kierstin Reading ENG 099 Essay # 1

In today's society there are two mindsets that kids could be in. Those two mindset's are fixed and growth mindset's. A fixed mindset is what separates students from being motivated which could lead into success. In the article "Boosting Achievements with Messages That Motivate" By Carol Dweck. She explains the mindset of kid's and explains also that it has to do with intelligence.

Some kids in society today have a fixed mindset. In some cases, they have that mindset because of their parents. Some parents tell their children that if they do badly in a subject or on a paper they will be grounded. Some parents might even tell them that they ...

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the end of the world, but a new beginning because they are willing to try harder instead of giving up so fast. Growth mindsets show your ability to learn. That shows your intelligence as well and then you start to believe in yourself.

I myself have a growth mindset. When I fail, I will always try harder and put 100% into what I do. Never giving up is a big part of a growth mindset because if you give up you won't ever believe in your ability and intelligence. "Some students believe mistakes and setbacks mean that they don't have the ability" (Carol Dweck). I was one of the students who believed that I wasn't smart enough. I always believed that if I made a mistake that it was the end of the world, but now I know mistakes are sometimes a great thing to make in life. By having this mindset I have been able to go for my dream and never give up on it. I have made it this far because of many mistakes and I am grateful.

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Added: 10/15/2012 02:04:55 PM
Submitted By: LilWeirdo16
Category: Education
Type: Premium Paper
Words: 499
Pages: 2

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