Which statement by an obese individual could be assessed as perceiving self-efficacy?
A) "I've never been able to lose weight on any diet."
B) "It's better to maintain one's weight than lose weight and gain it all back."
C) "I'll be all right as long as my spouse will stay on the diet with me."
D) "I believe I can stay on this diet as long as necessary."

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Perceiving self-efficacy means having confidence in one's ability to successfully accomplish a task. Option D reflects this by stating the individual believes they can stay on the diet as long as necessary. Option A demonstrates low self-efficacy as the individual believes they have never been able to lose weight before. Option B reflects a desire for weight maintenance rather than weight loss and does not specifically address self-efficacy. Option C relies on external factors (the spouse) to maintain the individual's adherence to the diet, rather than their own internal sense of control.

Which Statement by an Obese Individual Could Be Assessed as Perceiving