Review the resources listed below to prepare for this week’s assignments. Before reviewing these resources, read through the assignment instructions so you know what you will be expected to do with this material.
Spielman, R. M., Dumper, K., Jenkins, W., Lacombe, A., Lovett, M., & Perlmutter, M. (2014, December). Psychology. Retrieved from https://cnx.org/contents/Sr8Ev5Og@12.2:6HoLG-TA@12/Introduction
This chapter will introduce you to the field of psychology and careers in the field.
Lillienfeld, S.O., Lynn, S.J. & Ruscio, J. (2010). The top ten myths of popular psychology. Skeptic, 15(3), 36 – 43. Retrieved from the Ebscohost databse.
This article provides an overview of common misconceptions about the field of psychology.
TED [Dweck, C.]. (2014). Carol Dweck – The power of believing that you can improve [Video file]. Retrieved from http://proxy1.ncu.edu/login?url=https://digital.films.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=102577&xtid=167005
Watching this video will provide you with an overview of the mindset concept and Dweck’s pioneering research in this area.
Strader, M. & Tonges, K. (2017). Bring out their best: Growth mindset alternatives to behavioural consequences. Educating Young Children: Learning and Teaching in the Early Childhood Years, 23 (2), 49 - 51. Retrieved from the Ebscohost database.
Reading this article will further your understanding of the mindset concept and provide an example of how it can impact education.
Harvard Business Review Staff. (2019). How companies can profit from a "growth mindset." Harvard Business Review, pp. 118-119. Retrieved from https://hbr.org/2014/11/how-companies-can-profit-from-a-growth-mindset
Reading this article will further your understanding of the mindset concept and provide an example of how it can impact behavior in the workplace.
