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Implicit Theories of Intelligence (Dweck Mindset)
Psychology: Cognition & EducationReliability: alpha 0.943 sample items
About this scale
A 6-item (or 8-item) measure of fixed vs. growth mindset — the belief that intelligence is fixed or malleable. Foundation of Dweck's mindset research.
Sample item(s)
“You have a certain amount of intelligence, and you can't really do much to change it (fixed)”
“Your intelligence is something about you that you can't change very much (fixed)”
“No matter who you are, you can significantly change your intelligence level (growth, reverse)”
Reliability
Reported internal consistency: alpha 0.94. As a rule of thumb, Cronbach’s α ≥ .70 is considered acceptable, ≥ .80 good, and ≥ .90 excellent for established measures.
Notes
Free for academic use; brief 3-item version (Dweck 1999) often used.
Source & citation
Dweck, C. S. (2000): Self-theories: Their role in motivation, personality, and development. Psychology Press.
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