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Perceived self-inefficacy predicts avoidance of academic activities whereas anxiety does not

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Albert Bandura
Age: 95 †
Born: 1925
Born: December 4
Died: 2021
Died: July 26
Psychologist
University Teacher
Activities
Academic
Whereas
Anxiety
Activity
Doe
Predicts
Self
Avoidance
Perceived

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