Michael Believes That He Will Be Able to Improve His

question 13

Multiple Choice

Michael believes that he will be able to improve his public speaking skills if he joins the debating club at school. Based on social-cognitive theory, one might observe that Michael is not lacking in:

• A) arrogance.
• B) intelligence.
• C) self-efficacy.
• D) cognitive functioning.

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Definitions:

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people, where the desire for harmony and conformity results in irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcomes.

Norm

A standard or pattern that is typical or expected within a specific group, context, or society.

Japan

A country in East Asia, known for its rich culture, technological advancements, and as an archipelago of thousands of islands.

Social Facilitation

The tendency for people to perform differently when in the presence of others than when alone, typically improving on simple or well-learned tasks.