Lucy is not sure she wants to go with her children to their school’s math and science family night. She took very little math or science in high school and is concerned she will embarrass herself in front of her children and their teachers. Lucy may not participate in this family engagement activity because she lacks a sense of ______.

A. self-preservation
B. motivation
C. efficacy
D. academic perseverance


C. efficacy

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