Dr. Carol Dweck

Professor

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Biography

Carol Dweck is the Lewis Virginia Eaton Professor of Psychology at Stanford University, where she has been since 2004. She holds a courtesy appointment in the Graduate School of Education. Her research examines the self-conceptions people use to guide their behavior, focusing on the origins of these self-conceptions and their impacts on motivation, self-regulation, and achievement. Dweck is widely recognized for her work in developmental, social, and personality psychology, particularly her influential theories on growth mindset and fixed mindset. She has published numerous articles and books on the subject, contributing significantly to the field of psychology.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2004-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Lewis Virginia Eaton Professor in Psychology.

Professor

1989-01-01 — 2004-01-01

Columbia University • New York, New York

Professor in Psychology.

Professor

1985-01-01 — 1989-01-01

University of Illinois • Champaign, Illinois

Professor in Psychology.

Professor

1981-01-01 — 1985-01-01

Harvard University • Cambridge, Massachusetts

Professor at the Laboratory of Human Development.

Associate Professor

1977-01-01 — 1981-01-01

University of Illinois • Champaign, Illinois

Associate Professor in Psychology.

Assistant Professor

1972-01-01 — 1977-01-01

University of Illinois • Champaign, Illinois

Assistant Professor in Psychology.

Awards

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Self-Theories Book Award

2004-01-01
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Donald Campbell Career Achievement Award

2008-01-01
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Ann L. Brown Award

2009-01-01
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Thorndike Career Achievement Award

2010-01-01
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Distinguished Scientific Contribution Award

2011-01-01
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James McKeen Cattell Lifetime Achievement Award

2013-01-01

Courses

PSYCH 211 PSYCH 235 PSYCH 12N PSYCH 275 PSYCH 299 SYMSYS 290 PSYCH 281 PSYCH 194 PSYCH 195 PSYCH 287A

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.