Greta Wants to Do a Study on How Self-Efficacy Changes

question 147

Multiple Choice

Greta wants to do a study on how self-efficacy changes over the life span. Her primary concerns are economic - she needs to do the study in the way that will cost the least in terms of time and money. Given these concerns, she is probably going to be best served doing a(n) ____study.

• A) longitudinal
• B) cross-sectional
• C) sequential
• D) experimental

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Definitions:

Normative Influence

Going along with the crowd in order to be liked and accepted.

Private Acceptance

The genuine internalization and acceptance of an idea or belief as true, often as a result of social influence.

Labeling Technique

A persuasion strategy that assigns a label to an individual and then requests a favor consistent with that label, influencing behavior.

Commitment and Consistency

The psychological principle that suggests individuals strive to be consistent in their beliefs and behaviors, especially once a commitment is made.