
Do you believe people can change, or that personality is fixed? An 8-item scale exploring your growth vs. fixed mindset tendencies.
Scientific background: Dweck, C. S. (2000). Self-theories: Their role in motivation, personality, and development. Psychology Press. 量表改編自 Levy, S. R., Stroessner, S. J., & Dweck, C. S. (1998) 的 Implicit Person Theory ("Kind of Person") Questionnaire。 Learn more
Your result reflects where you currently lean on the growth–fixed spectrum — a tendency for reference, not a fixed label. Mindsets can themselves change with practice.
Growth Mindset Test (Implicit Theories of Personality)
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Psychologist Carol Dweck found that people tend to hold one of two core beliefs: a Growth Mindset (abilities can be developed through effort) or a Fixed Mindset (abilities are innate and largely unchangeable). Below are a series of statements — please rate how much you agree with each.
The kind of person someone is, is something very basic about them and it can't be changed very much.
People can do things differently, but the important parts of who they are can't really be changed.
Everyone, no matter who they are, can significantly change their basic characteristics.
As much as I hate to admit it, you can't teach an old dog new tricks. People can't really change their deepest attributes.
People can substantially change the kind of person they are.
Everyone is a certain kind of person, and there is not much that can be done to really change that.
No matter what kind of person someone is, they can always change very much.
All people can change even their most basic qualities.
Complete the assessment to open your report.
Results are for reference only and do not constitute a medical diagnosis — if you have concerns, please consult a doctor or mental-health professional.