According to research, which of the following statements is true about the relationship between self-efficacy and physical appearance?
a. For men, self-esteem had a greater effect on their feelings of being in control of their lives than did their physical appearance.
b. Older baby-faced adults reported lower levels of self-efficacy because of their inability to create a perception of maturity.
c. People who were rated less attractive reported lower feelings of control in both job and social situations.
d. Height was found to be unrelated to the extent to which people felt in control of their lives.
ANS: C
FEEDBACK: A major finding in this study was the significant effect of physical attractiveness on control beliefs. People who were rated less attractive reported lower feelings of control in both job and social situations.
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