There is a children's story of a little red engine that was confronted with a heavy load.The little red engine kept saying,"I think I can,I think I can" as it attempted to carry the load.Which of the components of social cognitive theory does this story best illustrate?
A) self-efficacy
B) positive regard
C) willpower
D) personal factors

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The story of the little red engine using the phrase "I think I can" represents the concept of self-efficacy in social cognitive theory. Self-efficacy refers to an individual's belief in their own ability to accomplish a specific task or goal. The little red engine's repeated self-affirmation of "I think I can" demonstrates a high level of self-efficacy as it attempts to carry the heavy load.

There Is a Children's Story of a Little Red Engine