Read the scenario below carefully. Then answer the following…
Read the scenario below carefully. Then answer the following: Based on Kathryn Schulz’s “Three Unfortunate Assumptions about Being Wrong,” identify: Where in the scenario the unfortunate assumption occurs, Which of the three unfortunate assumptions it is, and How the student could better approach the situation if they let go of that assumption. Scenario: A student needs one more class to graduate, and they enroll in an art elective because it fits their schedule. Before the class even begins, the student is absolutely convinced they are “just not an art person” because they believe talent is something you either have or you don’t — and they don’t. On the first day, the teacher asks them to write a “Note to Self” about their concerns and goals. Instead of focusing on ways they might grow, the student writes that they “already know” they will fail because “people can’t get better at art if they’re not naturally creative.” Throughout the semester, the student avoids trying new techniques, doesn’t ask for help, and puts minimal effort into projects. They believe it’s pointless to try, because “talent can’t be learned.” In reality, the teacher later explains that many famous artists started off struggling and improved through practice — something the student could have done too if they hadn’t assumed they couldn’t change.