CHAPTER 9.4: Is Intelligence Changable?

Question 1

what are the two beliefs one can have about their intelligence?

Answer 1

entity theory and incremental theory

Question 2

what is entity theory

Answer 2

belief that intelligence is fixed and impossible to change

Question 3

what is incremental theory

Answer 3

belief that intelligence can be shaped by experiences, practice and effort

Question 4

can believing in entity vs incremental theory impact your intelligence?

Answer 4

yes! those with incremental actually improve their scores!

Question 5

what is a more useful trait to predicting success in life than intelligence?

Answer 5

grit!

Question 6

what makes up grit

Answer 6

perseverance of effort and consistency of effort

Question 7

what is perseverance of effort

Answer 7

working hard despite setbacks

Question 8

what is consistency of effort

Answer 8

sticking to a goal even when other goals seem more attainable