Nori Has Always Done Well in Her Math Courses, and Even

question 185

Multiple Choice

Nori has always done well in her math courses, and even though she has never taken a linear algebra course before, she is confident she will do well in the linear algebra course she has signed up for next semester.In this instance, Nori shows evidence of:

• A)having high self-efficacy in mathematics
• B)having low self-efficacy in mathematics
• C)having an external locus of control
• D)having an internal locus of control

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Definitions:

Learning Principles

Foundational concepts in psychology that describe the ways in which individuals acquire new knowledge, behaviors, skills, values, or preferences.

Reward

Something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement, serving as a form of motivation or incentive.

Punishment

A method employed to reduce or eliminate undesirable behavior by imposing penalties or adverse consequences.

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated to observe its effect on the dependent variable.