Stanford professor says praise effort, but not just for effort’s sake

School’s almost out for summer. Along with the arrival of long days at the beach and snacking on mangoes, this signifies the release of end-of-term results. This year, however, praise for As, or in preschoolers’ case, for their festive crafts, should come with a twist, believes Stanford University professor Coral Dweck.

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