Kim, Ian, Brianna, and Erik are classmates in geology. All four students failed the midterm exam. Which student has a growth mindset?
A)Kim, who feels she got a bad grade because she must work so often"
B) Ian, who thinks he got a bad grade because the instructor does not like him
C) Brianna, who blames her bad grade on a bad cold that kept her out of class a few days
D) Erik, who believes he got a bad grade because he did not spend enough time studying

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Erik demonstrates a growth mindset by attributing his failure to a factor within his control (not spending enough time studying), which implies he believes he can improve by changing his behavior.

Kim, Ian, Brianna, and Erik Are Classmates in Geology