Although Janet made a C on her first psychology test, she believes that she can, with hard work, have an A in this course by the end of the semester. According to Bandura, Janet is exhibiting:

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Janet's belief that she can improve her grade through hard work is an example of self-efficacy, which is the belief in one's ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task. This concept was introduced by psychologist Albert Bandura and plays a central role in his social cognitive theory.

Although Janet Made a C on Her First Psychology Test