The belief that abilities and intelligence are static traits that cannot be significantly developed, contrasting with growth mindset and affecting motivation, learning, and response to challenges.
Example: Students who believe they are "bad at math" and avoid challenging problems because they think mathematical ability is fixed rather than developable through effort.
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