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Triston Young-Dunn
on Nov 29, 2024
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Ritchie and Maddox are students pursuing a course in organizational behavior. Ritchie outperforms Maddox in the first exam. Maddox believes that their exam performances should not be compared as Ritchie is a psychology major while Maddox is an accounting major. Given this information, which of the following is most likely to be the reason for Maddox's reaction?
A) He has high self-esteem.
B) He has high conscientiousness.
C) He has an internal locus of control.
D) He has low self-efficacy.
Low Self-efficacy
A personal belief in one's inability to succeed or accomplish tasks, often leading to decreased motivation and achievement.
Internal Locus
A psychological term referring to individuals who believe they can influence their life events and outcomes through their own efforts.
High Conscientiousness
A personality trait characterized by diligence, carefulness, thoroughness, self-discipline, and the ability to regulate oneself effectively.
- Recognize the significance of self-efficacy in personal and professional development.
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DR
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the significance of self-efficacy in personal and professional development.