Psychology

Mindset about Talent Moderates the Effect of Grit on Academic Performance: Evidence from West Point Cadets

E. L. Wetzler, A. G. Farina, et al.

Analysis of 1,140 West Point cadets conducted by Elizabeth L. Wetzler, Andrew G. Farina, Dennis R. Kelly, Jeremiah J. Powers, and Michael D. Matthews shows that grit, physical fitness, and entrance exam scores predict first-semester grades, with entrance exams the strongest predictor overall. Notably, a fixed mindset about talent strengthened the link between grit and academic performance at both first-semester and cumulative time points.... show more

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