Module 4: Growth Mindset

Question 1

Characteristics fixed mindset

Answer 1

• Avoid learning because it seems pointless
• Gives up easily
• Hide their flaws to avoid judgement from others
• View failures as personal failings, not just setbacks
• Ignore feedback or take it as personal criticism
• Avoid challenges to avoid failure
• Feel threatened by others’ success

Question 2

Characteristics growth mindset

Answer 2

• Believe in lifelong learning
• Put in effort to learn new things
• Believe in working toward mastery of their skills
• Look at failures as just temporary setbacks
• View feedback as an important source of information that can help improve
• Willingly embrace new challenges
• Be inspired by others’ success