What's Your Mindset?
Do you have a growth mindset or a fixed mindset? What does your mindset say about your study habits, your attitude towards success and failure and your approach to learning? Take this quiz to find out.
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I have a certain amount of intelligence, and I can't really do much to change it.
- A.
Strongly Agree
- B.
Agree
- C.
Unsure
- D.
Disagree
- E.
Strongly Disagree
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- 2.
I do not respond well to criticism. I feel insulted or hurt even when the criticism is meant to be constructive and helpful.
- A.
Strongly Agree
- B.
Agree
- C.
It depends
- D.
Disagree
- E.
Strongly Disagree
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- 3.
I usually give up when a task becomes challenging.
- A.
Almost always
- B.
Sometimes
- C.
It depends
- D.
Rarely
- E.
Almost never
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- 4.
I usually choose the safer and easier paths in life.
- A.
Almost always
- B.
Sometimes
- C.
It depends
- D.
Rarely
- E.
Almost never
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- 5.
I tend to do the bare minimum that is required of me. I don't see the benefit of going the extra mile.
- A.
Strongly Agree
- B.
Agree
- C.
It depends
- D.
Disagree
- E.
Strongly Disagree
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- 6.
Successful people are usually lucky or they have talents and abilities that I don't possess.
- A.
Strongly Agree
- B.
Agree
- C.
Unsure
- D.
Disagree
- E.
Strongly Disagree
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- 7.
Fear of failure often prevents me from trying new things.
- A.
Strongly Agree
- B.
Agree
- C.
It depends
- D.
Disagree
- E.
Strongly Disagree
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- 8.
I am born with predetermined skills and abilities. It is not possible for me to get better at something unless I have a certain amount of natural talent for it.
- A.
Strongly Agree
- B.
Agree
- C.
Unsure
- D.
Disagree
- E.
Strongly Disagree
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- 9.
While I am able to learn new things, I cannot change my intelligence.
- A.
Strongly Agree
- B.
Agree
- C.
Unsure
- D.
Disagree
- E.
Strongly Disagree
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- 10.
When I complete a task, I am done. I don’t usually look for feedback because I do not need to or want to improve it once I am finished.
- A.
Strongly Agree
- B.
Agree
- C.
It depends
- D.
Disagree
- E.
Strongly Disagree
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- 11.
There are some things I am just not good at.
- A.
Strongly Agree
- B.
Agree
- C.
It depends.
- D.
Disagree
- E.
Strongly Disagree
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- 12.
I don't mind failing; it's a chance to learn.
- A.
Strongly Agree
- B.
Agree
- C.
Unsure
- D.
Disagree
- E.
Strongly Disagree
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- 13.
When others do better than me, it makes me feel inferior.
- A.
Strongly Agree
- B.
Agree
- C.
It depends.
- D.
Disagree
- E.
Strongly Disagree
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- 14.
I like trying new things--even if I have to step outside of my comfort zone.
- A.
Strongly Agree
- B.
Agree
- C.
Unsure
- D.
Disagree
- E.
Strongly Disagree
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- 15.
I like to show off when I am good at something. Getting praise from others for my good performance makes me feel more successful.
- A.
Strongly Agree
- B.
Agree
- C.
It depends.
- D.
Disagree
- E.
Strongly Disagree
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- 16.
When I see someone else succeed, I celebrate them and feel inspired by their achievements.
- A.
Strongly Agree
- B.
Agree
- C.
It depends
- D.
Disagree
- E.
Strongly Disagree
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- 17.
If I can't win, I don't want to play.
- A.
Strongly Agree
- B.
Agree
- C.
It depends.
- D.
Disagree
- E.
Strongly Disagree
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- 18.
I set goals for myself and take steps to try and achieve them.
- A.
Often
- B.
Occasionally
- C.
It depends
- D.
Rarely
- E.
Never
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- 19.
When I am dealing with a tough situation, I stay focused on the positive and tune out the negative voice inside my head that tells me I can't do it.
- A.
Always
- B.
Most of the time
- C.
Sometimes
- D.
Rarely
- E.
Never
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- 20.
I try to find the value in what I am learning even if it seems boring or easy at first.
- A.
Always
- B.
Most of the time
- C.
Sometimes
- D.
Rarely
- E.
Never
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