Bernard believes that his intelligence is fixed and that there is little he can do to change it. When Bernard encounters failure, he would be expected to
A) work persistently to solve the problem.
B) believe that his failure is due to a lack of effort.
C) believe he is still smart regardless of the failure.
D) feel helpless.

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Bernard's belief that his intelligence is fixed and unchangeable leads to a mindset of helplessness when faced with failure. He may believe that his failure is due to a lack of innate ability, and therefore, there is little he can do to improve his outcome. This mindset can hinder his ability to learn and grow from his mistakes.

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