Passions can also be governed by fixed or growth mindsets

Originally published at: https://eduk8.me/2019/08/passions-can-also-be-governed-by-fixed-or-growth-mindsets/

In a paper entitled “Implicit Theories of Interest: Finding Your Passion or Developing It?”, researches shared five studies that examined the difference between people who subscribe to the fixed theory versus the growth theory of interest. They found that people who believe that interests are fixed are more likely to: Lose interest more quickly in areas…