How did students with a growth mindset differ from those with a fixed mindset in a challenging Ivy League organic chemistry course?
A. They experienced more stress about their grades.
B. They performed worse overall in the course.
C. They were more likely to avoid the course entirely.
D. They reported enjoying the course more and achieved higher grades.
Answer (2)
Students with a growth mindset in a challenging Ivy League organic chemistry course report enjoying the material more and achieve higher grades due to their resilience and proactive approach to learning. In contrast, students with a fixed mindset experience more stress about their grades and generally perform worse. Therefore, the correct answer is D: They reported enjoying the course more and achieved higher grades.
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Students with a growth mindset enjoy organic chemistry more and achieve higher grades due to resilience and a willingness to learn from mistakes, unlike those with a fixed mindset who may face more stress and lower performance. ;
