Children Who Demonstrate a Mastery Orientation in Response to Failure

question 184

Multiple Choice

Children who demonstrate a mastery orientation in response to failure:

• A)tend to focus on their own evaluations of themselves rather than others' evaluations of them.
• B)believe that intelligence is a fixed trait.
• C)believe that they are smart in nearly all contexts.
• D)give up when they experience failure.

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Definitions:

Reactivity To Stress

An individual's response to stress, including physiological, emotional, and behavioral responses that can vary widely among individuals.

Cognitive Distortions

Biased or irrational thoughts and beliefs that are inaccurate reflections of reality, often contributing to psychological distress.

Beck

Refers to Aaron T. Beck, a psychiatrist who is considered the father of cognitive therapy, specifically in relation to his work on depression.

Mood Disorder

A category of mental health disorders that primarily affect a person's emotional state, causing significant disruptions in daily life, including depression and bipolar disorders.