Wayne Likes to Play Computer Games,and He Is Especially Good

question 37

Multiple Choice

Wayne likes to play computer games,and he is especially good at ones that require good eye-hand coordination.He is poor on games that require forethought and critical thinking.His brother Lloyd introduces Wayne to a game that is very similar to the ones at which he has already excelled.Based upon your understanding of social-cognitive theory,what is Wayne's self-efficacy and why?

• A) weak self-efficacy-he is comparing his performance to Lloyd's
• B) strong self-efficacy-he is able to have an external locus of control
• C) strong self-efficacy-because of his success in the past on similar games
• D) weak self-efficacy-his body is telling him that he is anxious

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