Ben performed poorly on his first mathematics exam. As a result of this experience, Ben sought help from his teacher and a tutor. Subsequently, Ben did very well on his next mathematics exam. In this scenario, Ben sought help because he perceived that his poor performance was due to which of the following?

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Ben decided that, though he had trouble understanding the material at first, he would probably perform better in the future if he got assistance. His lack of knowledge was internal, but the condition was unstable (i.e., could improve) and controllable (with help from someone else).

Ben Performed Poorly on His First Mathematics Exam