Listed below are four reasons that students might not want to take their schoolwork seriously or to try very hard to succeed at classroom tasks.Which one of these reasons is consistent with the concept of self-efficacy?
A)Anthony is more interested in horsing around with his friends.
B)Bernice is so anxious in the classroom that she can't think clearly.
C)Carol doesn't think she has the ability to do the work successfully.
D)Danny thinks his teacher doesn't like him.

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Self-efficacy refers to an individual's belief in their own ability to succeed at tasks or goals. In this case, Carol's lack of belief in her ability to do the work successfully is consistent with low self-efficacy. Options A, B, and D suggest other reasons for lack of effort or engagement in schoolwork that do not directly relate to self-efficacy.

Listed Below Are Four Reasons That Students Might Not Want