Machiko Recently Started College

question 572

Multiple Choice

Machiko recently started college. Her freshman orientation includes information on date rape and personal safety. Machiko realizes that she has few if any self-defense skills so, determined to become more competent, she joins a martial arts club at her university. After several months she is aware that her ability to take care of herself has improved dramatically. Machiko's feelings of ________________ regarding her personal safety have increased.

• A)self-concept
• B)projection
• C)self-efficacy
• D)self-esteem
• E)reaction-formation

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