SCENARIO: Chad works with Pam and Mike. He likes to make people laugh but often jokes about his struggles to learn new programs and technology.

The company recently informed the team that there will be a compliance test on new safety policies, which employees will need to pass in order to keep their jobs. The company has provided materials to study, as well as optional practice exams.

Pam, Mike and Chad are having lunch in the break room, and Pam and Mike mention that they have already signed up to take the first practice test. Chad comments about how hard it is for him to learn a different way of doing the jobs that he has been doing for years. However, later in the day, he stops by Pam's desk to find out how she is preparing for the test and asks for advice. Given that they have a month until the compliance test, Pam is confident that she can help Chad prepare.

Using your problem solving and self and social awareness skill and the information that you have learned about the plasticity of the nervous system and motivation and mindset, answer the questions in this case study assignment to help Pam offer strategies to improve Chad chances for doing well on the compliance test.

1, What kind of mindset does Chad need to embrace to be successful? Describe the impact of mindset on success.

Question 2: What type of mindset does Chad currently have, and how does it affect his brain? Explain how mindset affects learning.