Remember that perceived self-effi cacy is multidimensional, and be careful to avoid oversimplifi ed answers. He is a good student and has high perceived self-effi cacy with regard to academics, but...

Remember that perceived self-effi cacy is multidimensional, and be careful to avoid oversimplifi ed answers. He is a good student and has high perceived self-effi cacy with regard to academics, but his perceived self-effi cacy is very low with regard to social situations and personal relationships. He tries hard in school because he expects to do well (and does), but he gives up very easily in social situations because he expects to fail (and does).