Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

fixed mindset

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.80 in modern English

Syllables
fixed -mind-set
IPA
26
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The belief that one's own intelligence or psychological capabilities are stagnant or unchanging, as opposed to being able to be developed and enhanced through the learning process.

Etymology

Coined by Carol Dweck.

Inflected Forms

fixed mindsets (plural)

Phrases

limiting belief

Frequently Paired Words

limiting belief growth mindset

Questions

What does fixed mindset mean?
The belief that one's own intelligence or psychological capabilities are stagnant or unchanging, as opposed to being able to be developed and enhanced through the learning process.
Where does fixed mindset come from?
Coined by Carol Dweck.

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