Anthony could use a little motivation and he’s looking for a practical way to increase his sense of self-efficacy. What would be the BEST way?
Possible Answers
Reading a Motivational book
Learn a new instrument
Smile more
Maintain eye contact when he speaks
Learning a new instrument. Learning a new skill can boost confidence and sense of self-efficacy.
Mariah is practicing a presentation she’s giving at her college reunion. She worries that she’ll rush through it, and people won’t be able to follow her. She asks her sister to listen to her give the presentation a few times and time her to make sure she’s not speeding up. What will that MOST help her do?
Possible answers:
figure out how to use her visual aids
maintain the volume of her voice
improve her eye contact
control the pacing of her presentation
Control the pacing of her presentation. Timing her presentation and making sure she is not rushing through it will help Mariah control the pacing and ensure that people can follow along.
Mark is trying his hand at stand-up comedy, and to lessen his nervousness about his jokes falling flat, he envisions his audience laughing hysterically at him. What is Mark practicing?
Possible answers:
self efficiency
a mantra
positive visualization
mindfulness