Perseverance key to children’s intellectual growth, Stanford scholar says

Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck says that children are more motivated when they are told their intelligence or talents can grow and expand.

By Clifton B. Parker

Full Story: http://news.stanford.edu/news/2015/april/dweck-kids-potential-042915.html

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