5. _______________ According to the editor-at-large of Psychology Today, kids who havedeveloped a well-earned sense of mastery are more optimistic and decisive. In addition,studies conducted by a Stanford psychologist proved that the kids who were complimentedon their intelligence, rather than the ones praised for their hard work, were much morelikely to turn down the opportunity to do a challenging new task that they could learn from.What’s more, after a person becomes proficient at a mental task through extensive drill,brain activity can shift to the areas associated with higher-level thinking and reflection.
(A) Many elements of strict Chinese parents’ approach are supported by research inpsychology and cognitive science.
(B) Research demonstrates what distinguishes Chinese parents is that they assume strengthinstead of fragility.
(C) Willingness to drill is one major way in which Chinese parents’ approach differs fromthat of their Western counterparts.
(D) By restricting children’s choices as a child, Chinese parents prepare them for many choicesin their lives as an adult.