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One group received Uncertainty-Mindset Training, which taught them coping mechanisms for dealing with uncertainty.

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Scientists say having an ‘I think I can’t’ attitude makes failure all the more likely. TRONDHEIM, Norway — In a world obsessed with talent and natural ability, new research suggests that what truly ...

In the last 15 years, millions of dollars have been invested in training students to have a “growth mindset,” the belief that anyone’s intelligence can improve through hard work. But now the merit of ...

The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for our newsletters to have stories delivered to your inbox. Consider becoming a member to support our nonprofit journalism. Two meta-analyses ...

Learn how brain recordings reveal a distinct state in which conscious awareness briefly drops out — even while people remain awake.

Can a growth mindset help improve academic performance? There are many ideas about how students’ academic performance can be improved. A widely popular group of measures is growth mindset ...