With Reference to the Four Ways of Increasing Self-Efficacy as Proposed

question 30

Multiple Choice

With reference to the four ways of increasing self-efficacy as proposed by Albert Bandura, verbal persuasion involves becoming more confident ________.

• A) because you gain relevant experience with the task or job
• B) because you see someone else doing the task
• C) because someone convinces you that you have the skills necessary to be successful
• D) because you get rewarded for performing a similar task well
• E) because you get energized or "psyched up" for performing the task

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Definitions:

Active Coping

The use of conscious effort to solve personal and interpersonal problems, reducing stress and mitigating conflict effectively.

Emotion-focused Strategy

A coping mechanism that involves managing or altering one's emotional response to a stressful situation.

Problem-solving

A cognitive process aimed at finding a solution to a dilemma or overcoming an obstacle.

Stressful Stimuli

Events or situations that cause stress, challenging an individual's ability to cope.