With reference to the four ways of increasing self-efficacy as proposed by Albert Bandura, verbal persuasion involves becoming more confident ________.
A) by gaining relevant experience with the task or job
B) because you see someone else doing the task
C) because someone convinces you that you have the skills necessary to be successful
D) because you get rewarded for performing a similar task well
E) because you get energized or "psyched up" for performing the task

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Verbal persuasion involves becoming more confident because someone convinces you that you have the skills necessary to be successful. This can be done through encouragement, feedback, or positive reinforcement from others.

With Reference to the Four Ways of Increasing Self-Efficacy as Proposed