58. Which expectation is displayed when a performer is confident that they will remember their lines for a play but doubts that the audience will like their acting?
Answer: D
High self-efficacy and low outcome
A performer who is confident in remembering their lines exhibits high self-efficacy regarding their ability to recall the script, but their doubt about the audience's reception indicates a low outcome expectation concerning the overall performance.
A) High self-efficacy and high outcome
This option is incorrect because while the performer has high self-efficacy regarding remembering their lines, they express doubt about the audience's response, which contradicts the notion of high outcome expectations.
B) Low self-efficacy and low outcome
This choice is incorrect as it suggests a lack of confidence in both the ability to remember lines and the expected audience response. The performer is confident in their memory, indicating high self-efficacy.
C) Low self-efficacy and high outcome
This option is not applicable because the performer does not demonstrate low self-efficacy regarding their lines; they are confident in their ability to remember them. Therefore, this option does not align with the performer's self-assessment.
D) High self-efficacy and low outcome
This option accurately reflects the performer's mindset. They believe they will remember their lines (high self-efficacy) but are uncertain whether the audience will enjoy their performance (low outcome expectation).
Conclusion
The correct answer, high self-efficacy and low outcome, clearly illustrates the performer's confidence in their ability to recall the lines while simultaneously expressing concern about the audience's reaction. The other options fail to capture this duality of confidence and doubt, making them incorrect. This highlights the complexity of performer psychology in theatrical contexts.