Harnessing the science of motivation
Dr. Sylvia Roberts is a research psychologist that helps families use research insights to support meaningful growth.
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The Science
Decades of research in psychology and neuroscience show that the beliefs we hold about ourselves—and what’s possible—shape how we learn, cope, and grow at home, in school, and in life.
One of the most influential of these beliefs is growth mindset, a term coined by Stanford psychologist Dr. Carol Dweck. A growth mindset is the understanding that abilities can develop with effort, practice, and effective learning strategies. Research consistently finds that children and adults with a growth mindset show greater motivation, achievement and resilience—regardless of age, background, or experience.
At the same time, growing evidence in neuroscience points to the brain's impressive capacity to change and evolve with learning in ways we never thought possible.
Together, this science gives families something powerful: mindsets and skills we can teach, model, and nurture. These tools help adults to empower their children to believe in their capacity to grow, to learn from mistakes and failure, and to find greater fulfillment as learners.
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"You’re in charge of your mind. You can help it grow by using it in the right way."
Dr. Carol Dweck, from the book Mindset
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