Ester really wants to be a member of a certain honor society on campus but feels that she is not popular enough to get in, which will hurt her chances of getting a job in a prestigious law firm after graduation. Such prospects make her feel very anxious but cause her to study even harder. According to Bandura, this scenario illustrates the impact of _____ on thoughts, feelings, and behavior.

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Self-efficacy refers to one's belief in their ability to succeed at a task, while outcome expectancies refer to the belief that certain behaviors will lead to certain outcomes. In this scenario, Ester's self-efficacy is low, as she does not believe she is popular enough to get into the honor society. However, her outcome expectancies are high, as she believes that getting into the honor society will help her get a job in a prestigious law firm. This combination of low self-efficacy and high outcome expectancies is causing her to feel anxious and to study harder.

Ester Really Wants to Be a Member of a Certain