"fixed mindset" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: fixed mindsets [plural]
Etymology: Coined by Carol Dweck. Head templates: {{en-noun}} fixed mindset (plural fixed mindsets)
  1. (psychology) 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. Wikipedia link: Carol Dweck Categories (topical): Psychology
    Sense id: en-fixed_mindset-en-noun-ezHHylcO Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: human-sciences, psychology, sciences

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