EPPP Psychology

Category - Social and Cultural Bases of Behavior

According to social cognitive career theory, an individual’s career search can be influenced by his or her self-efficacy beliefs. Social cognitive career theory identifies four factors that can affect someone’s self-efficacy beliefs. One of these is __________ .
  1. Education
  2. Familial support
  3. Self-worth
  4. Vicarious experiences
Explanation
Answer: D - If an individual sees others (whom they perceive as equally competent) complete tasks associated with a job or career they desire, it can increase their confidence in their own abilities. Watching others (vicariously experiencing), along with verbal persuasion, past performance, and physiological cues.
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