Cindy tells her daughter, “I know you can do a good job on that homework” because she believes that if she encourages persistence, her daughter will start to view herself as hardworking and high-achieving. Cindy is ________.
A. using behavior modification
B. promoting psychosocial thinking
C. applying a cognitive-developmental approach
D. encouraging self-efficacy
Answer:D
Cindy tells her daughter, “I know you can do a good job on that homework” because she believes that if she encourages persistence, her daughter will start to view herself as hardworking and high-achieving. Cindy is ________.
A. using behavior modification B. promoting psychosocial thinking C. applying a cognitive-developmental approach D. encouraging self-efficacy