Attributing a bad grade to their own lack of ability, those with a fixed mind-set said that they would study less in the future, try never to take that subject again and consider cheating on future tests.
2016年12月四级真题(第二套)阅读 Section B
In particular, attributing poor performance to a lack of ability depresses motivation more than does the belief that lack of effort is to blame.
2016年12月四级真题(第二套)阅读 Section B