As a junior in college, Nicholas has made good grades in all of his classes. Despite this, he has kept putting off enrolling in English Composition I and II because he is convinced that he lacks the writing skills necessary to succeed in those classes. According to Psych for Your Life: Turning Your Goals into Reality, Nicholas's beliefs about his writing skills reflect a:
A)low level of self-actualization.
B)low degree of self-efficacy.
C)high level of activation, but a low degree of persistence.
D)normal degree of self-efficacy.

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Nicholas's belief that he lacks the necessary writing skills reflects a low degree of self-efficacy, which is the belief in one's ability to accomplish a specific task or goal. Despite his good grades in other classes, he does not believe he can succeed in English Composition I and II, which is holding him back from enrolling in those classes.

As a Junior in College, Nicholas Has Made Good Grades