Question

According to Yamaguchi (2001), in _____, the self acts as an agent, and individuals feel themselves to be more self-efficacious when their agency is made explicit, leading to greater feelings of autonomy and efficacy.

a) direct control
b) indirect control
c) proxy control
d) collective control

Answer 1

Answer: Direct control (Option A)

Explanation: Control in psychology relates to how people regulates themselves and wishes to regulate their surroundings.

Direct control principle consider self acts as an agent, and how individuals can be more productive (self-efficacious).

Answer 2

Direct control

Step-by-step explanation:

People who have autonomy are said to be in direct control of themselves where they have almost all the control on most aspects of their lives. Such individuals are satisfied when they feel that they are effective as an agent. They have a higher belief in self-efficacy, which is people's beliefs about their capabilities to exercise control over events that affect their lives.