According to the research of Carol Dweck, fixed mindset refers to what?

A) Children who worry about mistakes and failures
B) Children who view mistakes and failures as a path to learning
C) Children who avoid peers
D) Children who like to fix things

According to Carol Dweck's research, fixed mindset refers to the belief that one's abilities and traits are fixed and cannot be developed or improved upon. This mindset leads individuals to avoid challenges and view mistakes and failures as evidence of their lack of ability, resulting in a fear of failure and a reluctance to take on new tasks.