Self-Efficacy

Definition

Self-efficacy is the belief in one's ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task. It plays a major role in how we approach goals, tasks, and challenges.

Related terms

Self-regulation: The process by which individuals monitor and control their behaviors, emotions, or thoughts towards achieving their goals.

Motivation: The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.

Resilience: The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.