Which statement describes a fixed mindset toward learning a new technology?

• A. Growth mindset
• B. Fixed mindset
• C. Positive mindset
• D. Determined mindset

Answer: (B)

The statement tests how someone views their ability to learn new technology—whether they believe it can grow with effort or is fixed. A fixed mindset is the belief that abilities are static and cannot be developed much, so learning is about proving you’re already skilled rather than improving. With a new technology, this leads to avoiding hard challenges, giving up quickly when things get tough, and not seeking feedback or help, because mistakes feel like proof of limited talent. This mindset fits best because it centers on the idea that capability is unchangeable, unlike a growth mindset, which sees skills as expandable through practice, or other labels that don’t specifically capture the belief about changing ability.