Sybil and Mary are required to complete a ropes course for their team retreat. Sybil is petrified and does not feel confident in her ability to finish the course. Mary, on the other hand, feels very confident doing physical activities and is looking forward to it. Sybil and Mary have ______.
A) low self-efficacy and high self-efficacy, respectively
B) low reciprocal behavior and high reciprocal behavior, respectively
C) high reciprocal behavior and low reciprocal behavior, respectively
D) low self-regulation and high self-regulation, respectively

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Self-efficacy refers to an individual's belief in their capacity to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainments. Sybil, who is petrified and lacks confidence, demonstrates low self-efficacy regarding the ropes course. Mary, feeling confident and looking forward to the physical activity, exhibits high self-efficacy.

Sybil and Mary Are Required to Complete a Ropes Course