When John Succeeds,his Father Says,"You're So Smart!" However,when He Fails,his

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Multiple Choice

When John succeeds,his father says,"You're so smart!" However,when he fails,his father says,"You can't do that,can you? It's OK if you quit." John's father's messages could play a key role in John's adoption of a

• A) fixed view of ability.
• B) mastery-oriented style.
• C) high academic self-esteem.
• D) healthy self-image.

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Environmental Experiences

The various physical, social, and cultural settings that affect individuals' development and behavior throughout their life.

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