A student has just started working on a term paper, which is supposed to be 40 pages long. One way to increase a sense of efficacy is to
A) sleep on it.
B) think about something else.
C) realize that writing 4 pages a week for 10 weeks will complete the task.
D) think of how important this paper is for the course grade.

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By breaking down the task into smaller, manageable chunks, the student can have a better sense of control and accomplishment. This can increase their sense of efficacy and motivation to complete the paper. Thinking about how important the paper is or sleeping on it may not necessarily address the issue of feeling overwhelmed by the task. Thinking about something else may also distract the student from the task at hand.

A Student Has Just Started Working on a Term Paper