Which one of the following teacher statements reflects an entity view of ability?
A) "Phoebe is one of the brightest students I know."
B) "If you keep practicing something, you'll get better at it."
C) "The more you know about a topic, the more quickly and easily you can learn new things about it."
D) "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again."

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An entity view of ability suggests that intelligence or ability is a fixed trait that individuals inherently possess. Statement A, "Phoebe is one of the brightest students I know," reflects this view by implying that Phoebe's brightness is a fixed characteristic.

Which One of the Following Teacher Statements Reflects an Entity