What's Your Mindset?

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I have a certain amount of intelligence, and I can't really do much to change it.
- Strongly Agree
- Agree
- Unsure
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree

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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 do not respond well to criticism. I feel insulted or hurt even when the criticism is meant to be constructive and helpful.
- Strongly Agree
- Agree
- It depends
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
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3.

I usually give up when a task becomes challenging.
- Almost always
- Sometimes
- It depends
- Rarely
- Almost never
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I usually choose the safer and easier paths in life.
- Almost always
- Sometimes
- It depends
- Rarely
- Almost never
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I tend to do the bare minimum that is required of me. I don't see the benefit of going the extra mile.
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- Agree
- It depends
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
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Successful people are usually lucky or they have talents and abilities that I don't possess.
- Strongly Agree
- Agree
- Unsure
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
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Fear of failure often prevents me from trying new things.
- Strongly Agree
- Agree
- It depends
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
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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.
- Strongly Agree
- Agree
- Unsure
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
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While I am able to learn new things, I cannot change my intelligence.
- Strongly Agree
- Agree
- Unsure
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
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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.
- Strongly Agree
- Agree
- It depends
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
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There are some things I am just not good at.
- Strongly Agree
- Agree
- It depends.
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
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I don't mind failing; it's a chance to learn.
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- Agree
- Unsure
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
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When others do better than me, it makes me feel inferior.
- Strongly Agree
- Agree
- It depends.
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
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I like trying new things--even if I have to step outside of my comfort zone.
- Strongly Agree
- Agree
- Unsure
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
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I like to show off when I am good at something. Getting praise from others for my good performance makes me feel more successful.
- Strongly Agree
- Agree
- It depends.
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
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When I see someone else succeed, I celebrate them and feel inspired by their achievements.
- Strongly Agree
- Agree
- It depends
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
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If I can't win, I don't want to play.
- Strongly Agree
- Agree
- It depends.
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
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18.

I set goals for myself and take steps to try and achieve them.
- Often
- Occasionally
- It depends
- Rarely
- Never
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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.
- Always
- Most of the time
- Sometimes
- Rarely
- Never
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I try to find the value in what I am learning even if it seems boring or easy at first.
- Always
- Most of the time
- Sometimes
- Rarely
- Never
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What's Your Mindset?

I have a certain amount of intelligence, and I can't really do much to change it.

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I do not respond well to criticism. I feel insulted or hurt even when the criticism is meant to be constructive and helpful.

I usually give up when a task becomes challenging.

I usually choose the safer and easier paths in life.

I tend to do the bare minimum that is required of me. I don't see the benefit of going the extra mile.

Successful people are usually lucky or they have talents and abilities that I don't possess.

Fear of failure often prevents me from trying new things.

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.

While I am able to learn new things, I cannot change my intelligence.

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.

There are some things I am just not good at.

I don't mind failing; it's a chance to learn.

When others do better than me, it makes me feel inferior.

I like trying new things--even if I have to step outside of my comfort zone.

I like to show off when I am good at something. Getting praise from others for my good performance makes me feel more successful.

When I see someone else succeed, I celebrate them and feel inspired by their achievements.

If I can't win, I don't want to play.

I set goals for myself and take steps to try and achieve them.

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.

I try to find the value in what I am learning even if it seems boring or easy at first.