1. Self-efficacy has to do with
   1. Global beliefs about likability.
   2. Beliefs about competency.
   3. Ability to manage stress.
   4. An overall evaluation of the self.
2. Which of the following statements is true?
   1. Self-efficacy is unchangeable.
   2. Self-efficacy is not particularly important to success.
   3. Self-efficacy can be influenced.
   4. Self-efficacy is inherited, not learned.
3. The most effective way to increase a student's sense of self-efficacy is to encourage
   1. Others to use persuasion to convince the student of his or her own ability.
   2. Mastery by using step-by-step problem-solving procedures.
   3. Optimism in the class and in the individual student.
   4. Giving genuine and specific feedback.
4. In using “grouping” to provide social modeling for a student with weak self-efficacy, make sure that the group he or she is assigned to
   1. Has others at generally the same academic level.
   2. Includes two or three strong leaders.
   3. Has very different students so that the student can make strong comparisons.
   4. All of the above.
5. Which message below might positively influence a student with weak self-efficacy?
   1. “Your sister was just like you! I guess it’s a family trait!“
   2. “There’s no need to be anxious; you’ll do fine now.“
   3. “Well, a lot of girls especially don’t do well in math.“
   4. “Describe that strategy you just used; it seems to have worked well.“