Ramon got his grade on his last science test; he earned a D+. He thinks to himself, "I am horrible at science!" Last week when he received an A on a math test, he told his friend "I guess I just got lucky." Which orientation concerning achievement is Ramon exhibiting?

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Ramon is exhibiting a helpless orientation because he attributes his success in math to luck and his failure in science to a lack of ability, indicating a fixed mindset and lack of confidence in his abilities.

Ramon Got His Grade on His Last Science Test; He