Megan has to give a class presentation in one week but hasn't begun preparing for it yet because she's convinced that she will not be able to do a good job. How could Megan overcome her self-doubts and increase her sense of self-efficacy in this situation?
A)In order to realize how unrealistic her fears are, Megan should imagine giving a terrible presentation.
B)Megan should ignore her fears and just do it.
C)Megan should observe other students doing class presentations, and ask the best students for advice.
D)Megan should avoid thinking about the presentation because thinking about it will make her more anxious.

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By observing other students doing class presentations and asking successful students for advice, Megan can gain a better understanding of what makes a good presentation and improve her own skills. This can increase her sense of self-efficacy and help her feel more confident about giving her own presentation. Option A may actually reinforce Megan's fears and increase her anxiety. Option B does not provide any practical steps for increasing self-efficacy. Option D is a form of avoidance behavior, which can actually make anxiety worse in the long run.

Megan Has to Give a Class Presentation in One Week