Little Maria believes that if she just works hard enough, she can learn anything she sets her mind to. According to Carol Dweck, Maria has:

Bob is preparing for a class presentation in his senior honors course. He feels a bit nervous because this is a major presentation and the chairperson has been invited. Which of the following appraisals might reduce his feelings of stress?

a) "This presentation is too much for me, I give up." b) "If I make a fool of myself, I guess I won't go to graduate school." c) "I did a fine job in my previous presentations; so I can do well again." d) "I'm not up to the challenge because my previous presentations were a piece of cake."

Divorce usually is harder for children whose parents express a great deal of hostility toward each other

Indicate whether the statement is true or false