."A student's belief about the nature of their intelligence and wether it is fixed or malleable affects their behavior in several key areas...and beliefs in subsequent performance.
Interestingly a entity theorists confidence in their ability appears to be fragile. �Challenging tasks that require exertion or hard work seem to make them question their ability. Consequently they avoid challenging tasks that could lead to growth in their ability. �Several studies have shown that intervention can greatly improve this type of student's academic achievement."
You're not crazy. �This is what you're seeing that's bothering you. �It's not really just about the reading, is it? �Some people believe in hard work leading step by step to better performance. �Other people, like your son, learn so many things so easily. �They know this means they're smarter than the average bear. �They secretly fear when they have to work a little harder at something it must mean they're not as smart as they thought they were. �So they take measures to avoid challenging work. �Not to minimize your concerns, but left alone he's got a good chance of outgrowing this problem eventually. �But I don't have a problem with a little loving guidance from Mamma to hurry it along a little bit. �You'll be doing him a favor. �
http://www.drchrustowski.com/AcademicBehaviorpaperA.pdfCarol Dweck wrote the frequently quoted research on this theory.
