In Order to Foster Mastery Orientation in a Child, What

Multiple Choice

In order to foster mastery orientation in a child, what should an adult emphasize in his or her feedback?

A) Emphasize the natural abilities of the child and keep pointing out how clever the child is.
B) Suggest that errors mean the need for a change in the child's strategy.
C) Compare the child's performance to others.
D) Identify the child's weaknesses and suggest alternative tasks in areas of strength.