A Student Has Had a Long-Term Phobia of Heights

Multiple Choice

A student has had a long-term phobia of heights. After working with a therapist, the student is finally able to stand on the edge of a high overpass for the first time in their life, primarily because they no longer feel the strong anxiety and fear that they used to experience during times like these. This example best demonstrates how ______________ can enhance feelings of self-efficacy.

A) observational learning
B) emotional arousal
C) previous performance attainments
D) verbal persuasion