If your friend slims down, it increases your confidence that you can lose weight, too. Which of the following ways of increasing self-efficacy is represented by this example?
A) enactive mastery
B) vicarious modeling
C) arousal
D) verbal persuasion
E) focused training

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This example reflects the principle of vicarious modeling, which involves seeing and modeling the behavior of others who are similar to oneself. Observing a friend who has slimmed down and achieved weight loss success can increase one's belief in their own ability to do the same.

If Your Friend Slims Down, It Increases Your Confidence That