Team Mindset Scale — Short Form – Free Online Test

Scale Overview & Construct

8-item scale measuring whether a team operates with a collective growth mindset (open to new ideas, shared problem-solving) versus a fixed mindset (reliance on a single leader, resistance to differing opinions).

8-Item Scale Likert Self-Report Dimensional Breakdown Server-Side Validated

Purpose & Measurement Objectives

8-item scale measuring whether a team operates with a collective growth mindset (open to new ideas, shared problem-solving) versus a fixed mindset (reliance on a single leader, resistance to differing opinions). Based on your answers to its 8 items, you'll get a single overall score showing how strongly this pattern applies to you right now. Taking it helps you understand a workplace-related tendency that's easy to overlook day to day.

Instrument Specifications

Target Population

Teachers, Educators & Faculty

Administration Format

Self-Administered

Intended Domain / Purpose

Research & Empirical Study

Recommended Age Bracket

Adults (18+ yrs)

Duration & Pacing

4 Minutes (Self-Paced)

Access License

Open Creative Commons

Academic Citation & Instrument Provenance

When referencing this instrument in research, academic theses, or clinical institutional audits, please cite the original author publication:

License: CC BY 4.0. Citation: Burnette, J. L., Pollack, J. M., Forsyth, R. B., Hoyt, C. L., Babij, A. D., Thomas, F. N., & Coy, A. E. (2020). A growth mind-set intervention: Enhancing students' entrepreneurial self-efficacy and career development. Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice (team mindset adaptation). This is not a diagnostic tool.

Governance, Boundaries & Ethical Use

Construct Boundaries & Interpretive Limitations

Imported from the OpenScales open item-bank project. This specific digital implementation has not been independently clinically validated by PsiQ — scores are for self-reflection, research, and educational purposes only, and are not a diagnosis. Items 5-8 describe fixed-mindset team behavior and are reverse-scored so a higher total consistently reflects a stronger collective growth mindset.

License: CC BY 4.0. Citation: Burnette, J. L., Pollack, J. M., Forsyth, R. B., Hoyt, C. L., Babij, A. D., Thomas, F. N., & Coy, A. E. (2020). A growth mind-set intervention: Enhancing students' entrepreneurial self-efficacy and career development. Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice (team mindset adaptation). This is not a diagnostic tool.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Team Mindset Scale — Short Form?

8-item scale measuring whether a team operates with a collective growth mindset (open to new ideas, shared problem-solving) versus a fixed mindset (reliance on a single leader, resistance to differing opinions).

How long does the Team Mindset Scale — Short Form take?

It takes about 4 minutes to answer all 8 questions. You can go at your own pace.

Is this test free, and is it available in Hindi?

Yes, it is free with a PsiQ account. The questions and answer options are available in English, Hindi and Hinglish.

Can this test diagnose a condition?

No. Online self-report scales are for self-reflection, education and research, not diagnosis. If you are worried about your mental health, please speak to a qualified mental-health professional.

Team Mindset Scale — Short Form