Children who are high in academic self-esteem and motivation make __________ attributions,crediting their successes to __________.

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Children who have high academic self-esteem and motivation usually make mastery-oriented attributions, which means they attribute their successes to their ability and efforts rather than luck or external factors. Option A, learned-helpless attributions, is a negative attribution which states that one believes their successes or failures are due to factors beyond their control. Option C, externally focused attributions, credits success to external factors such as other individuals, environment or situation. Option D, achievement-related attributions, is too broad and does not specify the type of attribution made by children with high academic self-esteem and motivation.

Children Who Are High in Academic Self-Esteem and Motivation Make