Question

Perception can be conceived of as a synthesis of multiple factors. Is mindset a factor that can influence perception? Why or why not? Consider the video in which Carol Dweck discussed the open mindset as a journey. What do you believe she meant by this conceptualization? How does this notion run contrary to the fixed mindset and stereotyping of modern society? Does the conceptualization of an open mindset support or refute your position regarding mindset as a factor in perception? Explain.

Answer 1

• Carol Dweck has discovered that our mindset creates our entire perception of attainable opportunities.
• Our mindset is what makes us optimistic or pessimistic. It shapes our attitude and it is the ultimate factor which determines our success or failure.
• In a fixed-mindset, the aim is to achieve validation. The person constantly tries to prove himself, and is highly sensitive to being wrong or making a mistake.
• Growth-mindset is about achieving mastery and competence. The person believes that superb personal qualities can be learned, developed or cultivated.
• Mindset is an important factor in perception about success.Students with a growth mindset believe that skill and academic strength can be developed through effort and practice.That's contrasted with students with a fixed mindset, who believe their intelligence and skill sets are unchangeable, like eye color.
• Our views of human nature influence our likelihood of stereotyping others.
• People with a "fixed" mindset view human abilities as stable and difficult to change; consequently, they are more likely to use stereotypes to describe themselves and others.
• In contrast, people who have a "growth" mindset view human abilities as malleable through sustained effort.
• Growth mindset attitudes emphasize learning, working hard to learn, and learning from mistakes.
• An open or growth mindset places an individual in a much better position to cope with life’s ups and downs. A focus on lifelong learning equates to constant growth and opportunity.
• Having an open or growth mindset does influence our perceptions about everything in life including successes and failures. Fixed mindset conditioning can contribute to gender inequalities which young people in todays time do tend to have that is why parents and teachers need to encourage the value of "difficulties are interesting".
• Having a growth mindset helps an individual to become more confident and learn better life skills. It encourages the person to take up challenges in life,learn the importance of hard work and not take things for granted.