Which Statement Describes the Results of Research by Dweck on Children's

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Multiple Choice

Which statement describes the results of research by Dweck on children's beliefs about intelligence?

• A) Children who believe that intelligence is a fixed entity are more likely than are other children to persist in the face of difficulty.
• B) Children who believe that intelligence can be increased by learning are more likely than are other children to say they are dumb when faced with a challenge.
• C) Children who believe that intelligence is a fixed entity are more likely than are other children to think that a very challenging problem is too hard for them.
• D) Children who believe that intelligence can be decreased are more likely than are other children to quit trying at challenging tasks.

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