Department
Psychology
Advisor
Joel Frederickson
Document Type
Poster
Version
Preprint
Abstract
Many researchers have examined the positive effects of adopting a growth mindset instead of a fixed mindset. In this study, 50 participants were randomly assigned to either a growth or fixed mindset message and then were asked to complete a word search puzzle under a 3-minute time limit. The number of words correctly identified was associated with the participants’ performance based on the mindset message they received. Participants' performance was analyzed along with respective demographic information and their results on a brief mindset questionnaire.
Recommended Citation
Ngwa, Joyce and Frederickson, Joel, "Mind Over Matter: The Impact of Mindsets on Performance" (2024). Science Symposium. 55.
https://spark.bethel.edu/science_symposium/spring2024/schedule2024/55
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Mind Over Matter: The Impact of Mindsets on Performance
Many researchers have examined the positive effects of adopting a growth mindset instead of a fixed mindset. In this study, 50 participants were randomly assigned to either a growth or fixed mindset message and then were asked to complete a word search puzzle under a 3-minute time limit. The number of words correctly identified was associated with the participants’ performance based on the mindset message they received. Participants' performance was analyzed along with respective demographic information and their results on a brief mindset questionnaire.
Comments
Fixed mindset, performance, growth mindset