Four-year-old Alicia gives up easily when faced with challenging tasks. Research shows which of the following factors most likely applies to Alicia?
A) She has parents who provide generous praise regardless of task success or failure.
B) She bases her self-worth entirely on inner standards.
C) She has parents who are highly critical of her worth and performance.
D) She attributes her failures to external causes and successes to internal causes.

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Research has shown that children who have parents who are highly critical of their worth and performance are more likely to give up easily when faced with challenging tasks, as they do not believe in their ability to succeed. This can lead to a fear of failure and a lack of confidence in their own abilities.

Four-Year-Old Alicia Gives Up Easily When Faced with Challenging Tasks