Seven-year-old Angelica gets extremely disheartened when she fails at a new task. She blames herself for her failure and begins to feel that she is worthless and that her skills are inadequate. She then avoids doing that task altogether. Which of the following should Angelica's parents avoid doing if they want Angelica to believe that she can succeed if she tries harder?
A. focus on giving her specific, focused feedback
B. refrain from bestowing her with generic praises
C. encourage her to show more perseverance
D. praise her more for her inherent abilities
Answer: D
Psychology
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