In the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:1-23), the seeds that fell on rocky ground represent individuals who:

A Never truly accept the word, quickly dismissing it when trials arise. B Hear the word and accept it, but worldly anxieties choke its growth. C Hear the word and understand it, bearing fruit in varying degrees. D Initially receive the word with joy but lack deep roots, causing them to fall away during hardship.