Research on self-efficacy shows that it:
a. differs as a function of gender and age.
c. is higher in women than men.
b. is unrelated to physical appearance.
d. decreases with age until maturity.
ANS: A
FEEDBACK: Self-efficacy differs as a function of gender and age. On the average, men score higher than women in self-efficacy. These gender differences peak during the 20s and then decline in later years.
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