1.1.3 Dweck's Mindset Theory - Key Terms - Flashcards in GCSE Psychology

Mindset

A set of beliefs someone has that guides how someone responds to or interprets a situation.

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Ability

What someone can do, such as maths ability or ability to play tennis.

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Effort

When you try to do better using determination.

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Fixed Mindset

Believing your abilities are fixed and unchangeable.

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Growth Mindset

Believing practice and effort can improve your abilities.

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What someone can do, such as maths ability or ability to play tennis.

Ability

When you try to do better using determination.

Believing your abilities are fixed and unchangeable.

Believing practice and effort can improve your abilities.

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