Wayne likes to play computer games,and he is especially good at ones that require good eye-hand coordination.He is poor on games that require forethought and critical thinking.His brother Lloyd introduces Wayne to a game that is very similar to the ones at which he has already excelled.Based upon your understanding of social-cognitive theory,what is Wayne's self-efficacy and why?
A) weak self-efficacy-he is comparing his performance to Lloyd's
B) strong self-efficacy-he is able to have an external locus of control
C) strong self-efficacy-because of his success in the past on similar games
D) weak self-efficacy-his body is telling him that he is anxious

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According to social-cognitive theory, self-efficacy refers to an individual's belief in their ability to succeed in a particular task or situation. Wayne has already shown proficiency in computer games that require good eye-hand coordination, which gives him a strong sense of self-efficacy in this area. His success on similar games in the past will likely give him the confidence to succeed in the new game that Lloyd has introduced him to. Therefore, Wayne's self-efficacy is strong due to his past success in similar games.

Wayne Likes to Play Computer Games,and He Is Especially Good