Albert Bandura's social cognitive theory defines verbal persuasion as ________.
A) potential energizing forces that can increase self-efficacy beliefs if the focus is directed to the task
B) gaining knowledge by observing how others perform a task and then modeling one's own behavior in a similar manner
C) statements from others that convince a person that he or she can successfully perform the task
D) succeeding on a similar prior task and attributing that success to one's own capabilities rather than to luck or circumstances

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Verbal persuasion refers to statements or feedback from others that can increase an individual's self-efficacy beliefs. The statements need to convince the individual that he or she can successfully perform the task, which can increase their confidence in their own abilities.

Albert Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory Defines Verbal Persuasion as ________