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saliriagwu

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People high in self-efficacy:
 
  a. set higher goals for themselves on the job.
  b. focus on personal deficiencies and fear of failure.
  c. tend to be women over age 60.
  d. consistently perform poorly at school.

Question 2

According to research conducted on Bandura's theory, which of the following statements is true of the factors influenced by self-efficacy?
 
  a. There is a significant positive relationship between self-efficacy and academic performance.
  c. Self-efficacy affects several aspects of physical well-being, including pain tolerance and living a healthy lifestyle.
  b. Gender differences in self-efficacy can influence our choice of career.
  d. All of these are correct.


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Viet Thy

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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
FEEDBACK: Employees high in self-efficacy set higher personal goals and are more committed to them than employees low in self-efficacy. Those high in self-efficacy tend to focus on analyzing and solving problems on the job. Those low in self-efficacy focus on personal deficiencies and the fear of failure, which can undermine their productivity.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
FEEDBACK: Self-efficacy affects academic performance, physical health, career choice and job performance. There is a significant positive relationship between self-efficacy and academic performance. Self-efficacy affects several aspects of physical well-being, including pain tolerance and living a healthy lifestyle. Gender differences in self-efficacy can influence our choice of career.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 21, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jun 21, 2018
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