Bill lost his election to become a state representative. After his defeat, he decided to abandon politics because he would, "never be good enough to win the confidence of the people." In this scenario, Bill is displaying

A. achievement motivation.
B. a growth mindset.
C. a fixed mindset.
D. low affiliation.


Answer: C

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