Which statement correctly identifies the two main categories of the ASCA standards?

• A. Mindsets & Behaviors
• B. Academic & Behavioral
• C. Cognitive & Emotional
• D. Skills & Knowledge

Answer: (C)

The two main categories are Mindsets and Behaviors. Mindsets are the beliefs students have about themselves and about learning, including attitudes like confidence, resilience, and willingness to put in effort. Behaviors are the actions students take to turn those beliefs into success, such as setting goals, staying organized, seeking help, and following through on plans. This pairing reflects how the ASCA framework links what students think and feel with what they actually do to achieve academic and personal growth, which is why it’s the standard they use. The other options describe different notions (like cognitive or emotional aspects, or separating topics into academic vs. behavioral or skills vs. knowledge) but they don’t capture the official two-category structure of Mindsets and Behaviors.