Joshua tries to learn to solve a mathematics problem, but he does not get the correct answer on his first attempt. He tells his teacher, "I just can't do math. Can I go play now?" According to Carol Dweck, Joshua has:
A) a performance orientation
B) a learning orientation
C) high self-efficacy
D) a strong defense mechanism

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Children with a learning orientation view their lack of success as the result of too little effort. Thus, when they fail, they respond by trying harder. Children with a performance orientation view their lack of success as the result of too little ability. Because they view ability as a fixed characteristic, they oftentimes give up trying when they fail at a task.

Joshua Tries to Learn to Solve a Mathematics Problem, but He