PSY 115 Week 8 Discussion Fixed-Mindset Triggers

“Fixed-Mindset Triggers” Please respond to the following:

From mindsetonline.com, please read the “How can you change from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset?” page, and then respond to the following questions:
- As Carol Dweck notes, we all hold both fixed and growth mindsets. Identifying situations that trigger a fixed-mindset voice can be a beneficial first step. These are situations that make you feel defensive, anxious, or worried about your ability (e.g., getting performance-improvement suggestions, low grades, new projects, etc.) What are some fixed-mindset triggers you experience at work and at school? Explain how you these make you feel.
- Choose one of your identified fixed-mindset triggers. How might you respond with a growth mindset voice instead?
- Think of a recent setback and explain how you were able to overcome it or how you plan to respond to the challenge.

“How You Think About Stress Matters” Please respond to the following:

Please watch this TED Talk, “Kelly McGonigal: How To Make Stress Your Friend” and then respond to the following questions:
- What factors contribute the most to stress in your life right now?
- Describe one stressful situation where you will be able to use the first intervention mentioned in the video (understanding that your body’s stress response is helpful).
- Describe one stressful situation where you will be able to use the second intervention mentioned in the video (sharing your struggles with others who care about you).
- Who are you currently supporting as they reach out to you under stress? If you can’t identify someone you fill this role for now, who could use your support in dealing with their stress?