John's Teacher Gives Him Constructive Criticism About How to Improve

Multiple Choice

John's teacher gives him constructive criticism about how to improve the poem he has just written. According to the textbook's discussion of social cognitive theory, what effect is such criticism likely to have on John's self-efficacy for writing poetry, and why?

A) It will probably decrease his self-efficacy, because it communicates the message that he has done a poor job.
B) It will probably decrease his self-efficacy, because it suggests to him that the teacher's standards are substantially higher than his own.
C) It will probably enhance his self-efficacy, because it communicates the message that his teacher cares about him as a human being.
D) It will probably enhance his self-efficacy, because it communicates the message that he has the ability to write a good poem.