Dweck's Implicit Theories of Intelligence: A Comparison of Two Articles

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Dweck implicit theories of intelligence
Introduction
Dweck’s early theories of incremental and entity have been used to define the implicit
theories of intelligence students carry about themselves. Implicit Theories asserts that when a
learner believes in dynamic intelligence, they achieve better learning results when compared to
fixed intelligence. The beliefs in fixed ability lead to lesser learning and achievement (Jonsson
and Dennis Beach 51). The complex theories of incremental and entity are explained by Dweck
in simpler words in the article ” Brainology”.
Thesis
Carol S. Dweck work on Implicit Theories of Intelligence is complex and a comparison
of two articles by her shows how she adapts the language, presentation and argument structure of
the complex subject based on her audience.
The given article “Implicit Theories of Intelligence Predict Achievement across an
Adolescent Transition: A Longitudinal Study and an Intervention” (Blackwell, Trzesniewski, and
Dweck 246) is compared to other article “Brainology” by Dweck which discusses the same topic
but in a much simpler way.
The article “Implicit Theories of Intelligence Predict Achievement across an Adolescent
Transition: A Longitudinal Study and an Intervention” is based on two studies that search the
part of implicit theories of intelligence in adolescents (Blackwell, Trzesniewski, and Dweck

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246). If one studies the language and structure of the article, one finds the use of scientific terms
and data related to the certain beliefs about intelligence and whether it is rigid or malleable can
have important consequences for motivation and achievement in learners. Every young adult and
parents are aware of the changes and challenges faced by the young growing adults. 40% of
adults feel that adolescence as the worst phase of their life (Blackwell, Trzesniewski, and Dweck
246). Dweck’s early terms such as incremental and entity theories describe the theories of
intelligence. As for the other article “Brainology”, one finds the same topic by the same author
but presented in a much simpler way. The introduction and the language is a lot simpler and
easy to follow. As the article is meant for the common masses, the author has used simpler words
and simpler heading.
The two studies in the research article explores the role of implicit theories of intelligence
in adolescents, one is the incremental theory and the other is the entity theory. The models tested
the beliefs about intelligence being fixed or malleable. In the other article” Brainology”, terms
like fixed mindset and growth mindset are used to explain the same concept. The topic and
studies presented are the same but the way they are presented is different. The headings are a lot
simpler in the online article and the term Brainology is introduced to explain to the masses that
they can exercise their brain. When we looked at the article, it focuses on how to grow and
develop the mindset of the students so as to improve their grades and if their brain can be
developed like a muscle. Students like the idea that they can control the power of their brain.
Brainology is a computer-based program that trains the students on how to solve problems and
make the brain work better. They perform several brain experiments to show how brain changes
and make new connections every time the student learns something new. Brainology exercises
motivate the students to think that when they perform those complex games, they actually