Mindsets: Growing Your Brain: A Conversation with Carol Dweck

Howard Burton

Oct 2020 · Open Agenda Publishing

About this eBook

This book is based on an in-depth filmed conversation between Howard Burton and renowned psychologist Carol Dweck, Stanford University. This conversation provides behind-the-scenes, detailed insights into the development of Carol’s important work on growth mindsets and fixed mindsets: how different ways of thinking influence learning ability and success.

This carefully-edited book includes an introduction, Justified Applause, and questions for discussion at the end of each chapter:

I. Fixed Beginnings - Mrs. Wilson’s legacy

II. Confronted by Young Wisdom - Encountering growth-minded 10-year-olds

III. The Genius Defense - All pain, no gain

IV. Good and Bad Praise - Embracing the process

V. Getting Personal - Popular writing, John McEnroe, and enforcing standards

VI. Brainsets - Neuroplasticity and intelligence

VII. Gender Differences - Male and female mindsets

VIII. Getting the Message Out - Inspiration and misinterpretation

IX. Practical Tips - Beneficial struggling and the power of “yet”

X. Diversity and Universality - French, Americans and common ground

XI. New Horizons - From school bullying to Middle East politics

XII. The Big Picture - Growing the human condition

About Ideas Roadshow Conversations: Presented in an accessible, conversational format, Ideas Roadshow books not only explore frontline academic research but also reveal the inspirations and personal journeys behind the research.