Bertram has had a whirlwind of a first semester of college,and now that finals are over,he is concerned about his weight gain during the past few months.He feels that he has never been athletic and,therefore,could not possibly begin training for long distance running,though he would like to become more physically active to address his weight gain.This reflects ____.
A)the truth
B)a misapplication of the availability heuristic
C)a lack of possible solutions
D)a limited sense of self-efficacy

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Bertram's belief that he is unable to begin training for long distance running due to his lack of athleticism suggests a limited sense of self-efficacy. Self-efficacy refers to an individual's belief in their own ability to accomplish tasks and achieve goals. Bertram's perception of his capabilities may be limiting his willingness to explore alternative means of becoming more physically active.

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