Nathan Is Defending His First Place Ranking at the Annual

question 12

Multiple Choice

Nathan is defending his first place ranking at the annual debate competition. Just minutes before his turn, Nathan gets nervous and cannot remember his arguments. His teacher speaks to him, reminding him of his strong skills in debate, which helps shore up his confidence. Nathan then delivers his best and successfully defends his title. Which of the following considerations dictated Nathan's self-efficacy?

• A) Past accomplishments
• B) Vicarious experiences
• C) Verbal persuasion
• D) Equity distress
• E) Instrumentality

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Definitions:

Per Capita

A statistical measure expressed as the average per person for a given area, such as income per capita.

Distributing

The process of delivering or spreading out goods, services, or resources from a central point to multiple recipients or locations.

Estate

The total of all the property, assets, and debts left by an individual at death, or the property entrusted to an individual during their lifetime.

Trust

(1) A business arrangement in which stock owners appoint beneficiaries and place their securities with a trustee, who manages the company and pays a share of the earnings to the stockholders. (2) An estate-planning arrangement whereby a person transfers property to another person and the property is used for the benefit of a third person.