In class you learned that children who are praised for their intelligence on easy problems are more likely to think things like _________ when they encounter difficulties.
a. "I am smart, so I can do what I set my mind to" and "I won't let difficulties stop me"
b. "People are judging me" and "I better not make a mistake"
c. "I can learn from mistakes" and "I want opportunities to learn"
d. "I can get help from other people" and "I need to try some new strategies"
Ans: b. "People are judging me" and "I better not make a mistake"
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