Which one of the following children is most likely to be attributing something to an internal and uncontrollable factor?
A) Three-year-old Angelica says, "Mommy, can you kiss my boo-boo and make it feel better?"
B) Seven-year-old Burt can't remember his basic addition facts even though he practices them every night. "The other kids know them by heart," he moans.
C) Ten-year-old Charlotte says, "I'm going to keep practicing my ballet. I want to dance in 'The Nutcracker' when I'm in high school."
D) Fourteen-year-old Dennis blames his teacher for writing "picky" questions when he fails a geography test.

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Seven-year-old Burt is attributing his inability to remember basic addition facts to an internal (within himself) and uncontrollable factor, as he practices every night but still can't remember them. This indicates he believes there is something inherent within him that prevents his success, despite his efforts.

Which One of the Following Children Is Most Likely to Be