How long does this quiz take?

It takes about 2-3 minutes to complete.

Are my responses private?

Yes, all answers are anonymized and confidential.

Can I take this test more than once?

Yes, you can retake the test any time to see how your results may have changed.

Will this quiz tell me if I have a fixed mindset?

This quiz shows where you fall on the growth–fixed mindset spectrum rather than assigning a strict label.

Can my results help me improve my mindset?

Yes, understanding your mindset can help you identify areas where shifting beliefs may support learning and personal growth.

Discover how strongly you believe in your ability to grow, learn, and improve with effort and persistence.

Growth Mindset Scale

See whether you lean toward a growth mindset or a fixed mindset.

By Mark Travers, Ph.D. | Last Updated: December 19, 2025

Reviewed for clinical accuracy by Jourdan Travers, LCSW

The Growth Mindset Scale measures how strongly you believe that intelligence, abilities, and skills can be developed through effort and learning. People with a growth mindset tend to embrace challenges, persist through setbacks, and view mistakes as opportunities for growth rather than signs of failure.

Your mindset plays a powerful role in how you approach goals, relationships, and personal development. A growth-oriented belief system is associated with greater resilience, motivation, and long-term success. Understanding where you fall on this spectrum can help you identify patterns that either support or limit your potential.

This scale pairs well with related self-reflection tools such as the Brief Resilience Scale and the Impostor Syndrome Scale, which explore how you cope with challenges and self-doubt.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does this quiz take?: It takes about 2-3 minutes to complete.
Are my responses private?: Yes, all Growth Mindset Scale answers are anonymized and confidential.
Can I take this test more than once?: Yes, you can retake the test any time to see how your Growth Mindset Scale results may have changed.
Will this quiz tell me if I have a fixed mindset?: This quiz shows where you fall on the growth–fixed mindset spectrum rather than assigning a strict label.
Can my results help me improve my mindset?: Yes, understanding your mindset can help you identify areas where shifting beliefs may support learning and personal growth.

Growth Mindset Scale: Take The 8-Item Test

Step 1: Rate Your Growth Mindset

For each statement, indicate how much you agree on a scale of 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree). For best results, answer honestly and trust your first instinct.

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, or skill to develop my abilities.

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

Step 2: Enter Your Demographics

Provide your age, gender, region, and first name for a detailed report comparing your results to others.

What is your age?

What is your gender?

What region of the world do you live in?

What is your first name?

Step 3: Submit Your Growth Mindset Scale Answers

After completing all questions, click below to send your responses to Mark Travers, Ph.D. All answers are anonymized and confidential.

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.

Disclaimer

This scale is designed for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment.