The Point of Cervone and Peake's Research on Anchoring, Self-Efficacy

question 26

Multiple Choice

The point of Cervone and Peake's research on anchoring, self-efficacy, and behavior was that

• A) people are highly motivated to perform well in academic settings.
• B) self-efficacy judgments causally influence behavior.
• C) self-efficacy should be assessed in a context-specific manner.
• D) self-efficacy judgments may change over time.

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Definitions:

Flex

The action of bending a limb or joint, usually by the action of flexor muscles.

Extend

To straighten or spread out a body part or limb away from the body.

Synchondrosis

Synchondrosis is a type of joint in which the bones are connected by hyaline cartilage, allowing for little or no movement, typically found in the growth areas of children.

Synostosis

The fusion of two or more bones into a single bone, which can occur naturally during aging or as a result of pathological or surgical processes.