Based on carol dweck's research (2004, 2012), effectively teaching young teens that the brain is like a muscle; it grows stronger with use as neuron connections grow. praising children's effort rather than their ability encourages which causes them to attribute success to hard work.

Based on carol dweck's research (2004, 2012), effectively teaching young teens that the brain is like a muscle; it grows stronger with use as neuron connections grow. praising children's effort rather than their ability encourages growth mind set, which causes them to attribute success to hard work.