The Enhancing Well-Being with Psychology Feature in Your Text Suggests

question 667

Multiple Choice

The Enhancing Well-Being With Psychology feature in your text suggests several strategies to increase feelings of self-efficacy. Which of the following is NOT one of the strategies the feature suggests?

• A) Positive mental imagery can help improve self-efficacy.
• B) Observing and imitating the behavior of someone who is already competent at the task you want to master can help you increase feelings of self-efficacy.
• C) Control your thoughts in an optimistic way by focusing on your capabilities.
• D) When you approach a moderately challenging task, you should strive for perfection on your first attempt at the task.

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Definitions:

Depressing Memories

Recollections from the past that evoke feelings of sadness, despair, or hopelessness.

High Risk

A situation or condition that poses a greater likelihood of negative outcomes or dangers.

Negative Schema Theory

A psychological theory that suggests individuals with a predisposition to view the world negatively are more susceptible to psychological disorders.