A person's sense of confidence that he or she can perform behaviors in a specific situation is called

a. self-efficacy.
b. effortful control. c. conservation.
d. zone of proximal development.

a

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a. self-actualization b. esteem needs c. physiological needs d. safety needs

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A newborn was deprived of oxygen during birth, so pediatricians are concerned that brain damage may have occurred. They find evidence of damage to the cerebellum. Which of these is most likely to be affected by this damage?

a) problem solving ability b) ability to eat a balanced diet c) coordination of motor movements d) short-term memory for personal events

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