Liam often seeks out challenging situations and is confident that he will be successful. How would Albert Bandura have described Liam's personality?
A) Liam has an external locus of control.
B) Liam is low in self-efficacy.
C) Liam is high in self-efficacy.
D) Liam is low in reciprocal determinism.

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Albert Bandura's theory of self-efficacy states that individuals with high self-efficacy believe they can successfully perform challenging tasks, and are more likely to engage in activities that will lead to success. Therefore, Liam's confidence in his ability to be successful in challenging situations suggests that he is high in self-efficacy.

Liam Often Seeks Out Challenging Situations and Is Confident That