According to Carol Dweck, which of the following statements represents the MOST effective way to praise a child:
a. "You are a very, very smart little girl."
b. "You are so cute, who could think you wouldn't do well in school?"
c. "You have a natural ability in mathematics; no wonder you do so well."
d. "You did a nice job in writing that story. I especially like the way you described the clown."
d
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A. sequence of chemical bases in DNA B. types of proteins contained in the DNA C. arrangement of chromosomes in the cell D. pattern in which the DNA strand coils
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a. secure attachments must be dissolved. b. there must be a context of mutual caring, emotional support, and differentiation in the family. c. they must feel that parents do not accept their need to have their opinions and views. d. they must sense that their parents are no longer committed to their well-being.
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a) being skeptical by nature b) accepting claims based on testimonials and anecdotal evidence c) refusing to accept common sense beliefs at face value d) being open-minded in the face of new information