According to Social-Cognitive Theories,the Best Predictor of Students' Academic Success

question 57

Multiple Choice

According to social-cognitive theories,the best predictor of students' academic success in college would be their

• A) college entrance test scores.
• B) high school grade-point average.
• C) levels of self-esteem.
• D) relative standing on the Big Five.

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Definitions:

Menstrual Cycle

The regular natural change that occurs in the female reproductive system that makes pregnancy possible.

Estrogen

A group of hormone compounds mainly responsible for the development and regulation of female sex characteristics and reproductive functioning.

Testosterone

A primary male sex hormone that plays key roles in the development of male reproductive tissues, secondary sexual characteristics, and the regulation of libido.

Somatostatin

A hormone that inhibits the release of several other hormones, playing a critical role in the regulation of the digestive system and the maintenance of hormonal balance.