Growth Mindset Scale

Do you have a flexible 'growth mindset' or an unyielding 'fixed mindset'? Take this test to find out.

By Mark Travers, Ph.D. | December 26, 2024

Growth mindset is a powerful concept that reflects the belief in the malleability of our abilities, particularly intelligence. Unlike a fixed mindset, where individuals believe their talents and abilities are static, those with a growth mindset see challenges and effort as opportunities for growth and development. This belief empowers individuals to embrace learning, persist through obstacles and ultimately achieve their full potential.

A strong growth mindset is associated with greater resilience and success in various aspects of life, from academics to personal goals. By viewing intelligence and abilities as adaptable, individuals are more likely to push themselves, take on new challenges and improve over time.

The Growth Mindset Scale is designed to scientifically assess how strongly an individual believes in the potential for growth and change in their intelligence. This scale measures the extent to which you embrace challenges, believe in your ability to improve and view intelligence as something that can be developed through effort.

You can take this test here. Follow all of the steps to receive your results.

Step 1: Rate the following statements based on how much you agree with them on a scale of strongly disagree to strongly agree.

1. I know that with effort I can improve my skills and knowledge.

2. I can influence and change my development in general.

3. I can change my skills and knowledge through practice.

4. I like to take challenges and try new things.

5. I see learning as my goal.

6. Effort makes me stronger.

7. I want to spend more time and work more on an area/theme/skill to develop my skills and knowledge.

8. I have faith in my own skills and my possibilities.

Step 2: Enter your age, gender, region, and first name so we can provide you with a detailed report that compares your test scores to people similar to you.

What is your age?

What is your gender?

What region of the world do you live in?

What is your first name?

Step 3: Check to make sure you've provided answers to all of the statements/questions above. Once you've done that, click the button below to send your responses to Awake Therapy's Lead Psychologist, Mark Travers, Ph.D. He will provide you with an overview of how you scored relative to others (all answers are anonymized and confidential to protect users' privacy). He can also answer any follow-up questions you may have.

References: Sigmundsson, H., & Haga, M. (2024). Growth Mindset Scale: Aspects of reliability and validity of a new 8-item scale assessing growth mindset. New Ideas in Psychology, 75, 101111. doi: 10.1016/j.newideapsych.2024.101111.