A Father Has Just Started Teaching His Young Son to Shoot

Multiple Choice

A father has just started teaching his young son to shoot a basketball. Although he is very eager to see him progress, the father comes down hard on his son every time he misses a shot. According to Albert Bandura, how should the father modify his approach?

A) He shouldn't change anything. Mastery and self-efficacy will develop even better with criticism.
B) He should reward his son with money every time he makes a shot.
C) He should maintain a similar standard of criticism even once the behaviour has been mastered.
D) He should encourage his son for persistence and effort, even if he is missing shots.
E) He shouldn't change anything. By being a harsh critic, the father will help his son develop high standards for the future.