Research on entity and incremental theorists has shown that, compared to Japanese athletes, American athletes are more likely to be ____ theorists and are thus more likely to view their athletic skills as ____.
A)incremental; inborn and fixed
B)incremental; flexible and changeable
C)entity; inborn and fixed
D)entity; flexible and changeable

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Entity theorists believe that skills and traits are inborn and fixed, which aligns with the tendency observed among American athletes compared to Japanese athletes, who are more often incremental theorists, viewing abilities as capable of growth and change.

Research on Entity and Incremental Theorists Has Shown That, Compared