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darbym82 · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

In the context of the developmental stages of self-efficacy, in old age:

a. self-efficacy reassessments are convenient compared to other stages.
b. peers provide comparative reference points for assessing one's level of achievement.
c. goals are redefined as careers, family, and social lives are reassessed.
d. low self-efficacy can further affect physical and mental functioning.

Question 2

According to Bandura, which of the following statements is true about the development of self-efficacy during adulthood?

a. Adulthood can be divided into three stages: young, middle, and late on the basis of development of self-efficacy.
c. Women who feel high in self-efficacy about their parenting skills are likely to promote self-efficacy in their children.
b. Compared with other stages, self-efficacy reassessments are difficult in adulthood.
d. The success of this stage depends directly on the level of self-efficacy developed during the childhood years.

itsakadoozi · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
FEEDBACK: Declining mental and physical abilities, retirement from active work, and withdrawal from social life may force a new round of self-appraisal. A lowering of self-efficacy can further affect physical and mental functioning in a kind of self-fulfilling prophecy.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
FEEDBACK: Women who feel high in self-efficacy about their parenting skills are likely to promote self-efficacy in their children. Women who believe they are good parents are less subject to despondency and emotional strain in their role as a parent than are women low in self-efficacy.