Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Growth oriented refers to an individual's inclination or motivation to continuously learn, develop new skills, seek personal improvement, and strive for higher levels of success. It implies a focus on progress rather than fixed abilities.
Related terms
Fixed Mindset: The belief that abilities and intelligence are fixed traits that cannot be significantly changed or improved upon.