__________ is a good example of someone with high self-efficacy.

A) Anna, who refuses to learn to snow board because she knows she won't be good at it
B) Angela, who is eager to be a pre-school teacher because she thinks the children won't challenge her authority
C) Amasa, who is applying for a National Science Foundation grant because she believes her research is worth the investment
D) Shawna, who became seriously ill after losing her job and was too worried to find another

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Santiago Venegas · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  High self-efficacy refers to the belief in one's ability to accomplish tasks and overcome obstacles. Amasa, who is applying for a National Science Foundation grant because she believes her research is worth the investment, demonstrates high self-efficacy. She has confidence in her abilities and believes she can succeed in obtaining the grant. Choices A, B, and D demonstrate low self-efficacy.

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