The Researcher Who Developed Self-Efficacy Theory, Albert Bandura, Proposes Four

question 81

Multiple Choice

The researcher who developed self-efficacy theory, Albert Bandura, proposes four ways self-efficacy can be increased. Which of the following is one of these four ways that involves becoming more confident because you see someone else doing the task?

• A) arousal
• B) enactive mastery
• C) focused training
• D) vicarious modeling
• E) verbal persuasion

Identify and calculate statistics related to salaries, incomes, and financial data, including outliers.

Apply knowledge of statistics to interpret real-world situations and make informed decisions based on data analysis.

Distinguish between measures of center (mean, median) and measures of spread (range, IQR, standard deviation) and select the most appropriate measure for a given data set.

Calculate and understand what standard deviation indicates about data spread.

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Definitions:

Defense Mechanisms

Strategies leveraged subconsciously to guard oneself from the discomfort caused by undesirable thoughts or feelings.

Big Five Personality Factors

A theory that identifies five basic dimensions of personality: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Dominance

The state of having power and influence over others, often observed in social, organizational, or animal behavior contexts.

Agreeableness

A personality trait characterized by compassion, cooperativeness, and a desire to get along with others.