Pressure is no longer the exception in modern life, it is the baseline. Yet some people manage to stay upbeat and effective when the stakes spike, not because they are naturally calmer, but because ...

New research suggests a surprisingly simple way to ease social anxiety: assume first impressions are permanent. A study found ...

SEATTLE — A Washington State University (WSU)study found it's not enough for a teacher to be nice. What students really crave is an instructor who thinks they could improve. The idea of a "growth ...

A new study underscores the importance of a "growth mindset" in entrepreneurs when faced with business challenges. Specifically, the study shows that entrepreneurs who think they can change their ...

The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for our newsletters to have stories delivered to your inbox. Consider becoming a member to support our nonprofit journalism. Two meta-analyses ...

Children’s attitudes about learning have become a key focus for schools in the last decade, particularly the ‘growth mindset’ approach popularized by Stanford psychology professor Carol Dweck, Forbes ...

Can a growth mindset help improve academic performance? There are many ideas about how students’ academic performance can be improved. A widely popular group of measures is growth mindset ...