Research suggests that faulty attributions
A) can be changed fairly quickly if the right methods are consistently adhered to.
B) can be changed over time because students who make faulty attributions tend to believe that failure is due to lack of effort.
C) are difficult to change because of students' beliefs about ability.
D) are impossible to change because of the nature of students' existing cognitive structures.

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Faulty attributions are difficult to change primarily because they are deeply rooted in students' beliefs about their abilities. These beliefs influence how students interpret their successes and failures, making it challenging to alter their attributions.

Research Suggests That Faulty Attributions