Carol A. Dweck

Carol A. Dweck is a psychologist best known for her research on motivation and personality. She developed the **fixed mindset** and **growth mindset** theory, which explains how our beliefs about our abilities affect our learning and achievement. A fixed mindset assumes abilities are static, leading to fear of failure, while a growth mindset believes we can develop skills through effort, encouraging resilience and perseverance. Her work emphasizes the importance of our beliefs in shaping success and personal development, influencing educational practices and self-improvement strategies worldwide.