AP PSYCHOLOGY

TESTING AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES

STUDYING GENETIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCES ON INTELLIGENCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Believing intelligence is changeable leads to a ____
A
Growth mindset
B
Unchanged mindset
C
Fixed mindset
D
Changeable mindset
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The opposite is termed a ‘growth mindset’ or incremental theory, where a person believes that intelligence is changeable and something that can develop through effort and perseverance. As the aim of the intervention is to promote a new way of thinking, there are many different ways in which this has been implemented.

Detailed explanation-2: -Intelligence mindset refers to one’s belief that either intelligence is a malleable trait that can improve with effort-a “growth” mindset-or is a relatively stable trait-a “fixed” mindset.

Detailed explanation-3: -However, if you possess a growth mindset, you believe that our intelligence and abilities can grow and improve over time through personal effort and perseverance. In short, students benefit from knowing they can learn.

Detailed explanation-4: -A growth mindset means that you thrive on challenge, and don’t see failure as a way to describe yourself but as a springboard for growth and developing your abilities. Your intelligence and talents are all susceptible to growth.

Detailed explanation-5: -A growth mindset is a belief that intelligence, skills, and abilities can be developed and improved upon over time. In this method of thinking, challenges are opportunities for growth and failures are important steps towards self-improvement.

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