Children who demonstrate a mastery orientation in response to failure
A) tend to focus on their own evaluations of themselves, rather than others' evaluations of them.
B) believe that intelligence is a fixed trait.
C) believe that they are smart in nearly all contexts.
D) give up when they experience failure.

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Children who have a mastery orientation tend to focus on their own evaluations of themselves, rather than others' evaluations of them. They view failure as an opportunity to learn and improve, rather than a reflection of their fixed abilities or intelligence. They are more likely to persist in the face of challenges and setbacks.

Children Who Demonstrate a Mastery Orientation in Response to Failure