A behaviorist would explain why one student responds positively to receiving a B on a test while another student responds negatively to a B by noting that: A. One student has more self-efficacy than the other B. One student has a stronger superego than the other C. The students have different learning histories D. The students have different personality traits

Question

Edith Huynh

Social Studies

18 September, 08:48

A behaviorist would explain why one student responds positively to receiving a B on a test while another student responds negatively to a B by noting that: A. One student has more self-efficacy than the other B. One student has a stronger superego than the other C. The students have different learning histories D. The students have different personality traits

+2

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Amara Mcclure · Answer 1

Option a

Explanation:

Self-efficacy relates to the confidence of an person in their ability to perform activities required to generate particular performance achievements. Self-efficacy represents faith in the capacity to exercise control of one's own inspiration, actions and physical environment.

Thus, self efficacy place a major role in an individuals expectation from his or her present and future. Therefore, the student getting B is happy as he might be expecting lower grades while the unhappy one might be expected higher.