Suppose you are a parent and want your children to do well in school. Which of the following is likely to work the best?
a. tell them that they were born with a lot of academic talent
b. tell them that academic ability is something that they can cultivate and grow if they work hard
c. when they are young, give them money for every book they read
d. tell them that intelligence is inherited and that there is a lot of it in your family
Answer: B
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