• Who else studies mindsets?

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    Several researchers focus on the study of mindsets, particularly in relation to performance and well-being. Here are some notable figures discussed in the Huberman Lab podcast:

    1. Dr. David Yeager

    • Position: Psychology Professor at the University of Texas at Austin.
    • Focus: Leading researcher on growth mindset, particularly its effects on performance enhancement and motivation.
    • Contributions: Yeager explores how mindsets can significantly influence learning and improvement in abilities across various domains. His work emphasizes the connection between stress perception and performance enhancement. He will be releasing a book titled Ten to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People in 2024 1.

    2. Dr. Alia Crum

    • Position: Associate Professor and Psychologist at Stanford University.
    • Focus: Director of the Stanford Mind and Body Lab, specializing in how mindsets shape physiological responses to health and stress.
    • Contributions: Crum’s research investigates how beliefs about stress and food can influence health outcomes and performance. She emphasizes the importance of shifting mindsets to optimize treatment effectiveness and manage stress more adaptively 2 3.

    Both researchers contribute significantly to the understanding of how mindsets can be leveraged to improve mental and physical performance, indicating a growing interest in this area within psychological and educational research.

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