Eight-year-old Miles has confidence in his own ability. When he faces a spelling test, he believes that he can practice spelling the words and that he will do well on the test. Miles has developed __________.

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Miles has developed academic self-efficacy, which is his belief in his own ability to perform well academically. This is characterized by the belief that he can practice and do well on the spelling test. Learned helplessness refers to a state in which an individual feels unable to control their environment, while inflated self-esteem refers to an exaggerated sense of self-worth. Interpersonal intelligence refers to the ability to understand and interact effectively with others, which is not directly related to Miles' situation.

Eight-Year-Old Miles Has Confidence in His Own Ability