Jeanne is 54 years old. She had worked as a medical research librarian for ten years before quitting in her late forties. She wants to re-enter the workforce. However, she is worried about applying for an open position at the library she was previosly working at because of the major changes in information technology that have taken place in library management. She also feels intimidated by computers. The HR director of the library feels Jeanne is highly qualified for the position in question. Given this scenario, what would be the main barrier to her learning the job tasks?

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The main barrier to Jeanne learning the job tasks is her low sense of self-efficacy regarding the use of computer technology. She feels intimidated by computers, which may result in a lack of confidence and motivation to learn the necessary skills. Training can help to overcome this barrier, but addressing Jeanne's lack of self-efficacy is crucial to ensure her success in a role that requires familiarity with information technology. Options A and B are not valid as they do not accurately reflect the main barrier in this scenario, and option C is not applicable as there is no indication that Jeanne has a low motivation to learn the job tasks.

Jeanne Is 54 Years Old