Kael Knows That This Will Be a Challenging Semester, but He

question 69

Multiple Choice

Kael knows that this will be a challenging semester, but he feels that, with effort and discipline, he will succeed. Kael has high

• A) self-efficacy.
• B) external attribution.
• C) achievement orientation.
• D) distal sights.

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Definitions:

Golem Effect

A psychological phenomenon where low expectations by superiors lead to a decrease in performance by subordinates.

Low Expectations

Refers to a minimal set of anticipations one holds for an event, outcome, or performance, suggesting skepticism or a defensive approach to avoid disappointment.

Job Performance

Measurement of how well an employee performs their job duties and responsibilities.

Pygmalion Effect

A psychological phenomenon where higher expectations from leaders or teachers lead to an increase in performance among employees or students.