What Aspect of the Social Cognitive Theory Is Described Here

question 9

Multiple Choice

What aspect of the Social Cognitive theory is described here? ______ is a person's belief that they have behavioural competence in a particular situation ('I can do it') . ______ is related to whether or not an individual will undertake particular goal-directed activities ('I will do it') , the amount of energy that he or she will put into their effort ('I want to do it') and the length of time that the individual will persist in striving to achieve a particular goal ('I need to do it') .

• A) Self-motivation
• B) Self-belief
• C) Self-efficacy
• D) Self-esteem

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Definitions:

Relatively Rare

An occurrence or condition that happens infrequently in comparison to other similar events or conditions.

Virtually Nonexistent

A term used to describe something that has such a minimal presence or is so rare that it is almost or completely absent.

Rising Steadily

A consistent and ongoing upward movement or trend in a particular variable, such as temperature, prices, or economic growth.

Most Common

Referring to the most frequently occurring or prevalent in a certain context or category.