When Amanda succeeds, her mother says, "You're so smart!" This type of praise might lead Amanda to

A) exert more effort when faced with a challenge.
B) question her competence in the face of failure.
C) focus on learning rather than performance.
D) pay little attention to her academic achievements.


Answer: B

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