Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset

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Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset
Growth Mindset: The belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed with effort, learning, and persistence.
Fixed Mindset: The belief that abilities and intelligence are static and unchangeable.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT: A form of psychological treatment that helps individuals understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors. It focuses on changing unhelpful cognitive distortions and behaviors, improving emotional regulation, and developing personal coping strategies.
Positive Psychology
Positive Psychology: A branch of psychology focused on the study of positive emotions, strengths-based character, and healthy institutions. It aims to improve the quality of life and prevent the pathologies that arise when life is barren and meaningless.
Self-Determination Theory (SDT)
SDT: A theory of motivation that emphasizes the role of three fundamental needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness. When these needs are met, individuals experience greater motivation and psychological well-being.
Emotional Intelligence (EI)
EI: The ability to recognize, understand, and manage our own emotions, as well as recognize, understand, and influence the emotions of others.
Resilience
Resilience: The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties and adapt well to adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness: The practice of being aware and present in the moment, without judgment. It involves paying attention to thoughts, feelings, and sensations in a non-reactive way.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Maslow's Hierarchy: A motivational theory in psychology comprising a five-tier model of human needs, often depicted as hierarchical levels within a pyramid. Needs lower down in the hierarchy must be satisfied before individuals can attend to needs higher up.
The Big Five Personality Traits
Openness: Creativity and a willingness to try new things.
Conscientiousness: Being organized, dependable, and disciplined.
Extraversion: Being outgoing, energetic, and enjoying social interactions.
Agreeableness: Being compassionate, cooperative, and good-natured.
Neuroticism: Tendency to experience unpleasant emotions easily, such as anger, anxiety, or depression.
Neuroplasticity
Neuroplasticity: The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life. This ability allows the brain to adjust to new experiences, learn new information, and recover from injury.
These concepts form the foundation of understanding how individuals think, feel, and behave, and they provide insights into how we can improve mental health and personal development.

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