Eileen Is Reluctant to Go Out for the School Soccer

question 64

Multiple Choice

Eileen is reluctant to go out for the school soccer team.We want to enhance her self-confidence about becoming a successful soccer player.If we consider attribution theory, the best thing we can say to Eileen is:

• A)"Some people are just naturally good soccer players, and I've seen signs that you're probably one of them."
• B)"The game of soccer is largely a matter of luck.Some days are good ones and some days are bad.You just never know how things will go."
• C)"Skill in soccer is totally a function of how hard you work at the game."
• D)"You have some natural athletic ability, and practice will make you even better."

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