Psychology 9-1 GCSE

1.1.3 - Understand the effects of learning on development using Carol Dweck’s mindset theory, including strengths and weaknesses of the theory:

a) Fixed Mindset - 

Being set in certain ways of thinking and reacting to things like challenges, failure and criticism. Such as someone having the attitude that they can's solve something instead of persevering to solve it.

b) Growth Mindset -

Having a mindset that propels them to make effort in order to succeed in the face of failure. If someone with a fixed mindset failed at something they would give up and go find something easier to do whilst someone with a growth mindset would take it as an opportunity to improve themselves.

c) Ability and effort - 

Your ability is defined by the things you have the power and mental capability to complete. People with a fixed mindset often take ability as something that can not be expanded on or improved, but it can be improved with effort. Effort is the amount of time and energy you put into something.