Paula scores high in self-efficacy.This means that Paula

A) is at risk for improving metacognitive skills.
B) is likely to hold false beliefs about her ability to master her environment.
C) believes that she can regulate her own learning.
D) has a skill that is only helpful if she does not have a learning disability.

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19Madison Medley · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Self-efficacy refers to the belief in one's ability to regulate their own learning and mastery of their environment. Therefore, Paula is likely to believe that she can regulate her own learning. Option A is incorrect because the high self-efficacy of Paula suggests that she is already proficient in metacognitive skills. Option B is incorrect because self-efficacy refers to a realistic assessment of one's abilities, not false beliefs. Option D is incorrect because self-efficacy is helpful regardless of whether or not someone has a learning disability.

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