Keenan is an avid swimmer. He is too young to qualify for the Olympics, but has laid out an entire regime until he meets the age requirement. In the meantime, he is on his school team and a local team. He knows he is an exceptional swimmer and will make the national team when he gets his shot. Albert Bandura would argue that Keenan may have an edge over other competitors because __________.

A. Keenan has incentive
B. Keenan is high in self-actualization
C. Keenan is high in self-efficacy
D. Keenan has an external locus of control


Answer: C

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