Jim Has a High Sense of Self-Efficacy Regarding His Ability

question 28

Multiple Choice

Jim has a high sense of self-efficacy regarding his ability to work with his hands. Based on this information, we would predict three of the following from social cognitive theory. Which one would we not necessarily predict?

• A) Jim will frequently choose activities that involve working with his hands.
• B) Jim will be a bit careless when he works with his hands, so he will frequently make silly little mistakes.
• C) Compared to Joe, who has low self-efficacy, Jim will do a better job at such hands-on tasks.
• D) If Jim has difficulty at a task requiring his handiwork, he will tend to "try, try again" until he gets it right.

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is affected by manipulation of the independent variable, and is measured or observed by the researcher.

Control Variable

An experimental element which is constant and unchanged throughout the course of the investigation to ensure that the effect of the independent variable can be measured accurately.

Control Group

In experimental research, a group of subjects that is not exposed to the experimental treatment, serving as a comparison point.