The importance an individual attaches to doing well on a task because it allows people to confirm (or disconfirm) beliefs they have about themselves is best described as:
a. attainment value.
b. task value.
c. utility value.
d. expectancy value.
Question 2
Simone is a high-efficacy student, and Cal is a low-efficacy student. They both encounter a challenging assignment. Which of the following best describes how they will respond to the challenge of the assignment?
a. Simone will continue with a particular strategy longer than will Cal.
b. Simone will feel more stress than Cal if they are unable to solve the problem.
c. Simone will more quickly try to find an easier problem to solve than will Cal.
d. Simone will continue trying to solve the problem longer than will Cal.
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