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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