When the nurse describes a patient's perceived ability to successfully complete a task, which term should the nurse use?
a. Self-efficacy
b. Motivation
c. Attentional set
d. Active participation
ANS: A
Self-efficacy, a concept included in social learning theory, refers to a person's perceived ability to successfully complete a task. Motivation is a force that acts on or within a person (e.g., an idea, an emotion, a physical need) to cause the person to behave in a particular way. An attentional set is the mental state that allows the learner to focus on and comprehend a learning activity. Learning occurs when the patient is actively involved in the educational session.
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