According to Carol Dweck, which of the following statements represents the LEAST effective way to praise a child:
A) "You are very, very smart child."
B) "You worked very hard on that project and it turned out very well."
C) "That problem was difficult and even though you didn't solve it the first time, you learned a lot."
D) "You did a good job picking up your toys."

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Dweck argues that praise should be given for performance and persistence, not for having an innate ability that the child cannot change. Thus, she would argue that praising a child for intelligence is less effective, making "a" the correct answer. Dweck also argues that praise should be specific and directed to a particular achievement, not be general and global.

According to Carol Dweck, Which of the Following Statements Represents