Rahul wants to be a nuclear physicist.He believes that he can compete with his peers and achieve his goal of becoming the best nuclear physicist in the world.In the context of competence motivation,his beliefs represent his
A)mastery.
B)impulsivity.
C)relatedness.
D)self-efficacy.

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Rahul's beliefs about his ability to compete and excel in the field of nuclear physics represents his self-efficacy, which is the belief in one's ability to successfully complete a task or achieve a goal. Mastery refers to the desire to improve and learn new skills, impulsivity refers to acting without thinking, and relatedness refers to the desire to establish meaningful relationships with others.

Rahul Wants to Be a Nuclear Physicist