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.

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Ramona is focused on her performance and how others perceive her, while Ramón is focused on learning and improving his skills. This makes Ramona more likely to give up because she is more concerned with looking good and avoiding failure, while Ramón sees falling as part of the learning process and focuses on overcoming obstacles.

Ramón and Ramona Are Learning to Ski