Bandura stated, "people strive to exercise control over events that affect their lives. by exerting influence in spheres over which they can command some control, they are better able to realize desired futures and to forestall undesired ones. the striving for control over life circumstances permeates almost everything people do." this is a description of: a. self-efficacy. b. self-development. c. self-reinforcement. d. self-sufficiency.