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A teenager struggles with learning the piano but believes with practice and effort, they will get better.
Growth mindset
Fixed mindset
Limiting belief
A child says, “I’ll never be good at maths because I wasn’t born smart.”
Resilience
Self-efficacy
Fixed mindset
After losing an important football match, the team feels disappointed but trains harder for the next game.
Perseverance
Cognitive flexibility
Resilience
A girl paints every day because she enjoys expressing her ideas, not because she wants a prize.
Comfort zone
Constructive feedback
Intrinsic motivation
Before a big exam, a student says, “I can handle this, I know I can succeed if I use the right strategies.”
Neuroplasticity
Self-efficacy
Limiting belief
A boy fails his driving test three times but keeps practising until he finally passes.
Perseverance
Cognitive flexibility
Fixed mindset
A student reviews their test and thinks, “I didn’t study vocabulary enough, next time I will make flashcards.”
Resilience
Metacognition
Comfort zone
A young woman avoids applying for a good job because she thinks, “I’m not clever enough to get it.”
Limiting belief
Intrinsic motivation
Growth mindset
A boy receives harsh criticism about his presentation, feels upset, but gives a stronger talk the next week.
To bounce back
Fixed mindset
Constructive feedback
After an accident, a man relearns how to walk because his brain builds new connections.
Cognitive flexibility
Neuroplasticity
Self-efficacy
A shy student joins the drama club even though it makes them nervous.
Limiting belief
Comfort zone
Growth mindset
During a debate, a student listens carefully to the other side and changes their opinion after hearing new evidence.
Cognitive flexibility
Intrinsic motivation
Metacognition
A teacher tells a student, “Your essay is strong, but you could improve by adding more examples.”
Growth mindset
Perseverance
Constructive feedback
