Robert Donat created a new hardware/software solution by drawing upon his
knowledge from working in two diverse areas—the Army and hedge funds. His previous
experience and knowledge played a role in his success. What term describes the factor
that motivated him to start a business in the first place?
a. intuition
b. innovation
c. mindset
d. resiliency
Mindset has been traditionally described as ______.
a. a person's inherent traits
b. a type of personality
c. a person's emotional intelligence
d. an established set of attitudes held by someone
The text describes two different types of mindsets. They are ______.
a. growth mindset and stunted mindset
b. fixed mindset and flexible mindset
c. growth mindset and fixed mindset
d. positive mindset and negative mindset
People with a fixed mindset ______.
a. perceive their talents and abilities as set traits
b. are fixated on perfection and precision
c. like to challenge themselves
d. realize their brains and talents are not enough
People with a growth mindset ______.
a. are eager to enhance their talents and abilities
b. are fixated on perfection and precision
c. don't like to challenge themselves
d. tend to give up after experiencing a setback
Which of the following statements reflects a growth mindset?
, a. When I'm frustrated I give up.
b. My natural abilities determine my success.
c. I can learn anything I want to.
d. I don't like to be challenged.
Which of the following statements reflects a fixed mindset?
a. When I'm frustrated, I persevere.
b. I'm either good at something or I'm not.
c. I like to be told that I try hard.
d. I'm inspired by others' successes.
Research has shown that overly praising someone only for their intelligence can
______.
a. create a growth mindset
b. create a fixed mindset
c. inspire people to try harder
d. encourage people to learn from failure
Research has shown that praising someone for how hard they work and practice can
______.
a. create a growth mindset
b. create a fixed mindset
c. foster a fear of failure
d. cause people to avoid challenges
When Mandi is frustrated, she perseveres until she resolves the issue causing her
frustration. Mandi has a ______.
a. growth mindset
b. fixed mindset
c. angry mindset
d. right attitude
George wants to challenge himself and feels entrepreneur ism is his next challenge.
George ______.
a. has the risk tolerance of a business owner
b. has the growth mindset
c. has the challenged mindset
d. will be successful as a business owner
Jenni is fine when she fails, as she sees failure as a way to learn. Jenni ______.