CognitionMay 1, 2016
A Surprising Secret to Raising Smart Kids
Hint: Don't tell your kids that they are. More than three decades of research shows that a focus on “process”—not on intelligence or ability—is key to success in school and in life
Stories by Carol S. Dweck
Carol S. Dweck is Lewis and Virginia Eaton Professor of Psychology at Stanford University. She has held professorships at Columbia University, the University of Illinois and Harvard University and is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the National Academy of Sciences. She is the author of the bestselling book Mindset.
Mental HealthJanuary 1, 2016
The Remarkable Reach of Growth Mindsets
Believing in people’s ability to change can help thwart teen depression, spur workplace creativity and ease political conflict
Mind & BrainJanuary 1, 2015
The Secret to Raising Smart Kids
HINT: Don't tell your kids that they are. More than three decades of research shows that a focus on “process”—not on intelligence or ability—is key to success in school and in life
Mind & BrainDecember 1, 2007
The Secret to Raising Smart Kids
Hint: Don't tell your kids that they are. More than three decades of research shows that a focus on effort-not on intelligence or ability-is key to success in school and in life