Mindsets

ebook Growing Your Brain: A Conversation with Carol Dweck · Ideas Roadshow Conversations

By Howard Burton

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This book is based on an in-depth 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:

  • Fixed Beginnings - Mrs. Wilson's legacy
  • Confronted by Young Wisdom - Encountering growth-minded 10-year-olds
  • The Genius Defense - All pain, no gain
  • Good and Bad Praise - Embracing the process
  • Getting Personal - Popular writing, John McEnroe, and enforcing standards
  • Brainsets - Neuroplasticity and intelligence
  • Gender Differences - Male and female mindsets
  • Getting the Message Out - Inspiration and misinterpretation
  • Practical Tips - Beneficial struggling and the power of "yet"
  • Diversity and Universality - French, Americans and common ground
  • New Horizons - From school bullying to Middle East politics
  • The Big Picture - Growing the human condition
  • About Ideas Roadshow Conversations Series (100 books):

    Presented in an accessible, conversational format, Ideas Roadshow books not only explore frontline academic research featuring world-leading researchers, including 3 Nobel Laureates, but also reveal the inspirations and personal journeys behind the research. Howard Burton holds a PhD in physics and an MA in philosophy, and was the Founding Director of Canada's Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics.

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