For instance when scholars from Reed College and Stanford reviewed cases pertaining to students being praise, they found that students become unsure of themselves. The effects were so profound that students at times were unable to stay on task, or even provide straight answer. In a similar study researchers told students to write whatever grade that they wanted to show to a different school. Forty percent of those who were praised for being smart lied. This research shows that praised students are more worried about appearance rather than working hard. Study after study showed that these smart kids tend to coast on their natural brilliance, and never really challenge themselves in fear of looking dumb. However, “Emphasizing effort gives a child a variable that they can control,”(p.2) explained Carol Dweck. This control is essential for the child’s growth, development, and understanding that they have the ability to decided if they will succeed or
For instance when scholars from Reed College and Stanford reviewed cases pertaining to students being praise, they found that students become unsure of themselves. The effects were so profound that students at times were unable to stay on task, or even provide straight answer. In a similar study researchers told students to write whatever grade that they wanted to show to a different school. Forty percent of those who were praised for being smart lied. This research shows that praised students are more worried about appearance rather than working hard. Study after study showed that these smart kids tend to coast on their natural brilliance, and never really challenge themselves in fear of looking dumb. However, “Emphasizing effort gives a child a variable that they can control,”(p.2) explained Carol Dweck. This control is essential for the child’s growth, development, and understanding that they have the ability to decided if they will succeed or