Self-Efficacy and Academic Performance
A study of 100 college students examined the relationship between their study habits, academic performance, and their belief in their ability to succeed. Students who reported a strong belief in their academic abilities (a rating of 4 or 5 on a 5-point scale) had an average GPA of 3.8 and studied 15 hours per week. In contrast, students who reported a weak belief (a rating of 1 or 2) had an average GPA of 2.5 and studied 8 hours per week. Which psychological concept best explains these findings?
A
Self-efficacy
B
Neuroticism
C
Extraversion
D
Agreeableness
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