Author Question: What is self-efficacy? A) The extent to which people see themselves as capable and successful B) ... (Read 94 times)

oliviahorn72 · **on:** Jul 6, 2018

What is self-efficacy?

A) The extent to which people see themselves as capable and successful
B) The tendency to have a negative outlook
C) The belief that one can control his or her experiences
D) The generalized sense of one's ability to perform capably across a variety of circumstances

Question 2

Janet reads her horoscope and calls the psychic hot line for advice every day. Which would most likely apply to Janet?

A) Internal locus of control
B) External locus of control
C) Tolerance for ambiguity
D) None of the above

amit · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 6, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: D
Explanation: A) Incorrect. This answer choice refers to self-esteem. Self-efficacy is the generalized sense of one's ability to perform capably across a variety of circumstances.
B) Incorrect. This answer choice refers to neuroticism. Self-efficacy is the generalized sense of one's ability to perform capably across a variety of circumstances.
C) Incorrect. This answer choice refers to locus of control. Self-efficacy is the generalized sense of one's ability to perform capably across a variety of circumstances.
D) Correct. Though it is possible to have varying levels of self-efficacy depending on the task, core self-evaluation refers to generalized self-efficacy, which refers to general confidence in one's abilities.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B
Explanation: A) Incorrect. An internal locus of control would likely indicate that Janet would seek to improve her position daily, rather than seeking to discover what the universe has in store for her.
B) Correct. Janet's behavior is most applicable to an external locus of control (she is seeking to discover what her future holds).
C) Incorrect. Janet's behavior is most applicable to an external locus of control (she is seeking to discover what her future holds). The question does not indicate whether Janet has a high or low tolerance for ambiguity.
D) Incorrect. Janet's behavior is most applicable to an external locus of control (she is seeking to discover what her future holds).