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Chris, a high school student, is looking up the profiles of various colleges to make a decision about which one he wants to attend. Being a confident person, he believes that he will do well at a prestigious university. His belief in his success is called __________ by social cognitive theorists.

A) defense mechanism
B) self-efficacy expectations
C) modeling
D) existentialism

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies used by the unconscious mind to protect itself from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Existentialism

The view that people are completely free and responsible for their own behavior.

  • Understand the foundational concepts of social cognitive theory.
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