When John succeeds, his father says, “You’re so smart!” However, when he fails, his father says, “You can’t do that, can you? It’s okay if you quit.” John’s father’s messages could play a key role in John’s adoption of a __________

A) fixed view of ability
B) mastery-oriented style
C) high academic self-esteem
D) healthy self-image


Answer: A

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