Teens' emotion mindsets: brain scans reveal surprising effects of a 25-Minute lesson

NCT ID NCT03978871

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether teaching adolescent girls that emotions can change (a 'growth mindset') affects how they process emotions. 163 girls aged 13-18 completed a computer lesson, then underwent brain scans and stress tests. The goal was to see if a growth mindset leads to healthier emotional responses at the brain and behavior level.

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Conditions

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Stress, Psychological

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  • University of Illinois

    Champaign, Illinois, 61820, United States

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