Aiden, a 10-Year-Old Boy, Fails to Qualify for a Dance

Multiple Choice

Aiden, a 10-year-old boy, fails to qualify for a dance competition. He believes that if he had practiced more, he would have definitely qualified for the competition. He vows to try harder the next time. In the context of influences on school achievement, which of the following is exhibited by Aiden in this scenario?

A) low self-actualization
B) high self-denial
C) high self-efficacy
D) low self-control