Dweck's research on goals and behavior reveals that, when faced with a difficult task, children who have doubts about their abilities and adopt _________ goals are likely to
Experience negative emotions, negative thoughts about themselves, and to fail, whereas those who adopt ________ goals will be relatively more successful.
A) proximal goals; distal goals
B) distal goals; proximal goals
C) learning goals; performance goals
D) performance goals; learning goals

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Children who adopt performance goals focus on proving their ability and often experience negative emotions and failure when faced with challenges. In contrast, those who adopt learning goals focus on improving their skills and are more likely to succeed.

Dweck's Research on Goals and Behavior Reveals That, When Faced