Research on smoking relapse, adherence to an exercise regimen, and adherence to diabetic diet has shown that

A) those who had high self-efficacy were found more likely to relapse.
B) those who had high self-efficacy were found more likely to adhere.
C) self-efficacy has been found to correlate negatively with adherence.
D) self-efficacy prevents smoking relapse but does not affect the others.

Research on smoking relapse, adherence to an exercise regimen, and adherence to diabetic diet has consistently shown that individuals with high self-efficacy are more likely to adhere to their goals and less likely to relapse. High self-efficacy is associated with greater confidence in one's ability to overcome challenges and obstacles, and this confidence in turn predicts better adherence to behavior change goals.