Both students and teachers work harder and persist longer when they have a high sense of efficacy. Which of the following does NOT enhance self-efficacy in both students and teachers?

ADay-to-day success in achieving tasks

BFormal school relationships that focus solely on skills ✓ Correct

CAssistance from more knowledgeable partners

DHigh expectations from those in the environment

Correct answer: (B) Formal school relationships that focus solely on skills

Explanation

Formal school relationships that focus solely on skills do not enhance self-efficacy.

Day-to-day success in tasks builds efficacy through mastery experience.

Assistance from more knowledgeable partners raises efficacy through support and modelling.

High expectations from the environment strengthen belief in one's capacity.

Self-efficacy is confidence in one's ability to succeed at a task.

Bandura identified mastery experience as the strongest source of self-efficacy.

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