Eliza tends to base her self-worth on her own effort and learning. When given a choice, she is likely to choose situations in which she can _____. She is considered to have an _____ orientation.
A) be assured of success; entity/helpless
B) be assured of success; incremental/mastery
C) enjoy the challenge of a difficult problem; entity/helpless
D) enjoy the challenge of a difficult problem; incremental/mastery

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Eliza's tendency to base her self-worth on her own effort and learning indicates that she values the process of learning and growth. She is likely to choose situations that challenge her and allow her to improve her skills, which is indicative of an incremental/mastery orientation. Option A is not consistent with Eliza's motivation style as she is not focused on being assured of success at all times. Option B suggests a focus on success but does not account for Eliza's interest in learning and growth. Option C is not consistent with Eliza's interest in a challenging problem.

Eliza Tends to Base Her Self-Worth on Her Own Effort