This study did not directly address the underachievement,
perfectionism, and helplessness orientation that may
undermine gifted students’ realization of their potential.
Rather, it focused on a likely factor underpinning those
maladaptive patterns. Future studies are needed to connect
those constructs with mindset. The findings of this study
also suggest that it would be beneficial to test other
interventions (Yaegar & Dweck, 2012; Yeager, Paunesku