Carol Dweck's research

Carol Dweck's research explores how people's beliefs about their abilities influence their motivation and success. She identified two mindsets: a "fixed mindset," where individuals believe their talents are static, and a "growth mindset," where they see abilities as improvable through effort. Dweck found that those with a growth mindset are more likely to embrace challenges, persist through setbacks, and ultimately achieve more. Her work emphasizes that fostering a growth mindset can positively impact learning, performance, and resilience across various areas of life.