Megan has to give a class presentation in one week but hasn't begun preparing for it yet because she's convinced that she will not be able to do a good job. How could Megan overcome her self-doubts and increase her sense of self-efficacy in this situation?
A) In order to realize how unrealistic her fears are, Megan should imagine giving a terrible presentation.
B) Megan should ignore her fears and just do it.
C) Megan should observe other students doing class presentations, and ask the best students for advice.
D) Megan should avoid thinking about the presentation because thinking about it will make her more anxious.

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By observing other students who do well and asking for their advice, Megan can learn effective presentation strategies and gain confidence in her ability to give a good presentation. This can help her overcome her self-doubts and increase her sense of self-efficacy for the upcoming presentation. Option A may reinforce Megan's negative thoughts, while option B does not provide any practical solution. Option D simply encourages avoidance, which does not address the root problem of Megan's self-doubts.

Megan Has to Give a Class Presentation in One Week