Which of the following is an example of fixed mindset?
A) Alan is not going to college because he does not think he is smart enough.
B) Sven is not very coordinated but he persists at learning to play tennis.
C) Jennifer wants to improve her overall math grade to at least a "B".
D) Madi failed her chemistry test so she plans to work harder from now on.

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Alan's belief that he is not smart enough to attend college demonstrates a fixed mindset where he believes his abilities are set in stone and cannot be improved through effort or learning.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Fixed Mindset