There is a children's story of a little red engine that was confronted with a heavy load. The little red engine kept saying, "I think I can, I think I can" as it attempted to carry the load. Which of the components of social cognitive theory does this story best illustrate?
A. self-efficacy
B. positive regard
C. willpower
D. personal factors
Answer: A
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