With reference to the four ways of increasing self-efficacy as ...

[bobbie]

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

Question 2

Astro Inc. is reorganizing and you have started working with your new workgroup just a day ago. According to the five-stage group-development model, at present your work group is in the ________ stage.
 
  A) storming
  B) norming
  C) forming
  D) performing
  E) adjourning

[Tonyam972]

Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: C) Verbal persuasion involves becoming more confident because someone convinces you that you have the skills necessary to be successful. Motivational speakers use this tactic a lot.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: C) According to the five-stage group-development model, forming is the first stage of the group development process.