Choose to Engage - The Power of Growth Mindset with Chelsea Cichocki

What does it mean to have a growth mindset or a fixed mindset? What is brain plasticity and what do these things have to do with academic success? Listen to Chelsea Cichocki explain research authored by Dr. Carol Dweck, and learn how human qualities like intelligence and creativity, and even relational capacities like love and friendship, can be developed through effort and intention. Episode Resources: Dweck, C. (2006) Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. New York, New York: Ballantine Books. Chelsea Cichocki is an Assistant Director and Counselor with UConn Student Support Services. She graduated from UConn with a B.A. in Human Development and Family Studies, and completed her M.S. in Higher Education Administration at Baylor University. Chelsea is passionate about supporting first-generation, low-income, and/or underrepresented college students through her work with UConn SSS. Music: https://www.free-stock-music.com/mixaund-business-corporate.html https://www.free-stock-music.com/allerlei-von-nicolai-something-in-nothing.html Tell us what you want to hear and help us LAUNCH our next season!https://undergrad.business.uconn.edu/assessments/the-launch-podcast-survey/