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The “Growth Mindset” theory – and the harmful lessons it imparts
- epalmer 11y agoLet me state first that I practice the Growth Mindset with my kids. But this is such a small part of what it takes to motivate people to maximize their ability to learn and grow. The article seems to imply the all or none nature of the latest fad (my word) in education.
- dllthomas 11y agoPerhaps a nitpick, but: 'Social psychologists use the term “fundamental attribution error” to mean paying so much attention to personality and attitudes that we overlook how profoundly the social environment affects what we do and who we are.' "Fundamental attribution error" refers to our tendency to underweight environment when considering the actions of others.