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THE PHANTASTIC PSYCHOLOGY
PARADIGMPROJECT
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We want to study this
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Lots of ways to study the brain
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In vitro
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In vivo
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Our subjects
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So what to study?
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Mindsets
Fixed Mindset Growth Mindset
intelligence is a fixed trait
intelligence is a malleable quality, a potential that can
be developed
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How Dweck Studied Mindset
Intelligence Praise
“Wow, that’s a really good score.
You must be smart at this.”
Effort Praise
“Wow, that’s a really good score.
You must have tried really hard.”
Control Group “Wow, that’s a really good score.”
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Effects of Intelligence vs Effort Praise
Fixed Growth
Goals
ConfidenceMotivation
Performance
Afterdifficult
trial {Looking Smart
LowLow
Decreased
Learning
HighHigh
Increased
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Performance
40 1 2 3
6.5
4.5
5
5.5
6
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Solv
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Trial 1 Trial 3(before failure) (after failure)
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Lying: Proportion of Students who misrepresent scores
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
Intelligence Control Effort
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Our study
Dweck’s Study
5th grade public school students inSouth Bronx, NY
5th & 6th grade private school students inAtlanta, GA
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So what will you do?Read scientific research papers
Write research grant proposal
Learn psychology research techniques
Design research protocols
Conduct subject interviews
Learn advanced statistical analysis techniques
Analyze real data (lots of it)
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And...
Tour university psychology labs
Present your findings to Mr. Adams and Dr. Friedman
Write an original scientific paper?
Attend a scientific conference?
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In short, you’ll
Do Science!
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Time requirements
We’ll do most everything during 1 backwork each week.
Actual study will be carried out on 1 day in January/Feb during free periods.
Collaboration will take place online via google docs & blog
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Next step
Complete the Application!http://bit.ly/MindsetApp
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Questions?
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