Which of the Following Is an Example of Fixed Mindset

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of fixed mindset?

• A) Alan is not going to college because he does not think he is smart enough.
• B) Sven is not very coordinated but he persists at learning to play tennis.
• C) Jennifer wants to improve her overall math grade to at least a "B".
• D) Madi failed her chemistry test so she plans to work harder from now on.

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Definitions:

Illegal Acts

Actions that are forbidden by law and subject to official punishment.

Physiological Need

A basic bodily requirement.

Basic Requirement

Fundamental needs or conditions that must be met to achieve a goal or maintain a standard.

Drive-Reduction Theory

the idea that a physiological need creates an aroused state (a drive) that motivates an organismto satisfy the need