How would I test it experimentally if they can't vocally express this awareness?
Just like you can run implicit racism tests I think you likely also can run texts where you let participants read various statements and measure their reactions.
fixed-mindset - When individuals are praised for their attributes, they are more likely to engage in behaviors intended to display or protect those attributes. growth-mindset - When individuals are praised for their effort, they are more likely to engage in behaviors intended to improve their attributes.
I think that points to part of the experiments but it doesn't explain the whole concept.
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