Child Quote by Anonymous
““Psychologist Carol Dweck's research studies the effect of your attitude towards learning on how much you learn, finding, for example, that children praised for their hard work are likely to press on further and learn more when given tough problems, whereas children praised for their intelligence are more likely to give up.””
About This Quote
Source Research Summary: Mindset Theory, Stanford University, 2006
Praising effort encourages persistence and learning, while praising innate ability can reduce resilience when facing difficulty.
In simple terms: Focus on effort, not talent.
Key Takeaway
Praise hard work to build perseverance.
Themes
education
motivation
mindset
Mood
encouraging
analytical
Type
educational
psychological
When to use this quote
- classroom teaching
- parental guidance
- coaching sessions
Key Concepts
growth mindset
self‑efficacy
feedback strategies
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you shift praise toward effort?
- What challenges arise when emphasizing growth?
A Different Perspective
May not account for individual differences in response to praise.
