A report presents two findings. In a five-year study, pupils with a growth mindset improve more in maths after the start of seventh grade. In a later intervention, one group learns that intelligence can change while a control group studies memory skills; blind teachers report stronger motivation in the mindset group.
Using your knowledge of Blackwell et al. (2007), explain what the two findings in the source show about mindset and achievement, and why each design feature strengthens the conclusions.
104 exam-style questions on OCR GCSE Psychology 2.2 Theories/Explanations, covering 2.2.1 Piaget's four invariant stages, 2.2.2 Assimilation and accommodation, 2.2.3 Object permanence, animism, egocentrism, 2.2.4 Decentration, reversibility, conservation; criticisms, 2.2.5 Cognitive Development research study: Piaget (1952), 2.2.6 Dweck's fixed and growth mindsets, 2.2.7 Willingham's learning styles and meaning; criticisms, and 2.2.8 Learning research study: Blackwell et al. (2007). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.