Sol Believes It Is Impossible to Do Well in Calculus

question 183

Multiple Choice

Sol believes it is impossible to do well in calculus class,so he doesn't study much for that class.His lack of preparation has resulted in poor grades.His low grades have strengthened his belief that he can't succeed in that class.Which of Bandura's concepts does this example illustrate

• A) reciprocal determinism 
• B) unconditioned reinforcement 
• C) reaction formation 
• D) overcompensation

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