Karen believes that her qualities and learning abilities cannot change despite all her efforts. Therefore, she has decided not to try at all and let her grades plummet. In the context of Carol Dweck's description of mindsets, which of the following best describes Karen's mindset?

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Karen's belief that her qualities and learning abilities cannot change indicates a fixed mindset. She has given up efforts to improve because she sees her abilities as fixed and unchangeable.

Karen Believes That Her Qualities and Learning Abilities Cannot Change