Research Based on Dweck's Model of Achievement Motivation Informs Us

Multiple Choice

Research based on Dweck's model of achievement motivation informs us about the optimal type of feedback to give children. Which of the following is FALSE?

A) Strategy-specific criticism (e.g., "Maybe you should think of another way to do it") is better than criticism focused on the child's behaviour (e.g., "That's not what I call doing it the right way") .
B) Criticism should target a child's stable traits rather than his or her situation-specific effort.
C) Certain forms of praise can actually have later negative consequences.
D) Praise directed at effort rather than enduring traits is preferable.