Motivation
-Laura is the first in her family to attend college. She comes from a poor family in a bad neighborhood, where most teens and young adults never attend college. Still, she has a strong sense that she has what it takes to succeed. When a girl in her neighborhood is accepted into a local university, Laura's belief that she, too, can attend college is strengthened. Which component of self-efficacy does this describe?

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Vicarious experiences are experiences where an individual sees a peer succeed in meeting a goal. This raises self-efficacy. Self-efficacy refers to an individual's belief in their ability to achieve a goal. In this example, Laura strongly believes in her own abilities to successfully complete college. People with high self-efficacy, such as Laura, often put forth great effort to meet their goals. On the other hand, individuals with low self-efficacy often put forth less effort, and avoid situations where they believe they cannot be successful. In this example, Laura feels that she can achieve her goals at the same level as the girl in her neighborhood.

Motivation -Laura Is the First in Her Family to Attend College