Charlie and Charlotte are learning to ski.Every time she falls,Charlotte says,"This is the most humiliating experience I've ever had! Everyone is watching me behave like a clumsy dolt!" When Charlie falls he says,"Well,that sure isn't the way to turn on these things,I better try another way." Why is Charlotte more likely than Charlie to give up?

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Charlotte is focusing on the perception of others (performance) and is worried about how she appears to others. This can lead to a fear of failure and giving up. Charlie, on the other hand, is focusing on learning and improving (mastery), which can lead to a growth mindset and persistence in the face of challenges.

Charlie and Charlotte Are Learning to Ski