CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

INTELLIGENCE AND ITS THEORIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is one of the basic concepts of the Two Mindset Theory?
A
Changing our beliefs can have a powerful impact. The growth mindset creates a powerful passion for learning.
B
We should look to more than just IQ in education
C
Mental activity directed toward purposive adaptation to, selection, and shaping of real-world environments relevant to one’s life.
D
Intelligence is much broader than a single, general ability.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -This growth mindset is based on the belief that your basic qualities are things you can cultivate through your efforts. Changing our beliefs can have a powerful impact. The growth mindset creates a powerful passion for learning.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mindsets are beliefs – beliefs about yourself and your most basic qualities. There are two types: fixed and growth. Carol Dweck has conducted numerous studies on mindset.

Detailed explanation-3: -A mindset is a series of self-perceptions or beliefs people hold about themselves. These determine behaviour, outlook and mental attitude. For example, believing you are either ‘intelligent’ or ‘unintelligent’. Two mindsets have been identified by Carol Dweck, (Professor of Psychology at Stanford University).

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.

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