Compared to incremental theorists, entity theorists show a ____.
A) stronger preference for doing things at which they are good
B) greater interest in receiving feedback from others (regardless of whether it is positive or negative)
C) greater interest in practicing things that they are not so good at
D) tendency to prefer hard, challenging tasks to easy tasks

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Entity theorists tend to believe that qualities such as intelligence and ability are fixed and cannot be changed or developed through effort, so they tend to focus on doing things at which they are already good in order to validate their abilities. In contrast, incremental theorists believe that these qualities can be developed and improved through effort, so they are more likely to engage in activities designed to challenge and stretch their abilities.

Compared to Incremental Theorists, Entity Theorists Show a ____