When John succeeds,his father says,"You're so smart!" However,when he fails,his father says,"You can't do that,can you? It's okay if you quit." John's father's messages could play a key role in John's adoption of a __________.

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John's father's messages only praise his intelligence when he succeeds and suggests quitting when he fails, which can lead John to believe that his abilities are fixed and only determined by his intelligence rather than effort and hard work. This can lead to a fixed view of ability, where John may avoid challenging tasks or risks to avoid failure and maintain his perceived intelligence.

When John Succeeds,his Father Says,"You're So Smart!" However,when He Fails,his