Ramón and Ramona are learning to ski. Every time she falls, Ramona says, "This is the most humiliating experience I've ever had! Everyone is watching me behave like a clumsy dolt!"

When Ramón falls, he says, "&*!!@$@! I'll show these dratted skis who's boss!" Why is Ramona more likely than Ramón to give up?

a. She is a clumsy dolt.
b. She is less competent at skiing.
c. She is focused on learning.
d. She is focused on performance.

d

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