In both storage and processing functions, older adults have a decline in working-memory capacity

Six-year-old Sarah had been watching her older brother and sister in swim meets for several years. Sarah believed she was a good swimmer, too, and eagerly entered her first swim meet shortly after she turned 6

Bandura would say that __________ played a role in Sarah's desire to imitate her siblings. a. genetic factors c. punishment b. self-efficacy d. negative reinforcement

Given that Gavin has a performance goal orientation, his parents should be most concerned that he will

A) believe that he can succeed only with help from others. B) make fun of others who are not as skilled as he is. C) avoid situations in which he could use improvement. D) work hard even though he is unlikely to succeed.