It is generally best if students make attributions for successes and failures in school to their
A) entity view of intelligence.
B) task difficulty.
C) ability.
D) effort.

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Attributing successes and failures in school to effort is more beneficial as it promotes a growth mindset and encourages students to strive for improvement. It also allows for a greater sense of control and ownership over their academic outcomes. Attributing success solely to ability (choice C) can lead to a fixed mindset and low self-esteem if they struggle with a task in the future, while attributing success solely to task difficulty (choice B) can lead to a lack of motivation and a belief that certain tasks are impossible to overcome. Entity view of intelligence (choice A) is not a factor in attributing success or failure to specific causes.

It Is Generally Best If Students Make Attributions for Successes