self-efficacy — belief in one's ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: belief in one's ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌself ˈefɪkəsi/
Example Sentences
- Jenny's self-efficacy in cooking is so high that she believes she can make Gordon Ramsay cry tears of joy.
- His self-efficacy dropped after failing the driving test for the fifth time.
- Building self-efficacy in children requires praise for effort, not just results.
self-efficacy
NOUN[/ˌself ˈefɪkəsi/]
belief in one's ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task
belief in one's ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task
With delicacy she operates, through advocacy demonstrates self-efficacy!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Self-efficacy is a psychological term coined in 1977 by psychologist Albert Bandura, combining 'self' (oneself) with 'efficacy' (effectiveness). The term efficacy derives from Latin efficacia, meaning 'the power to produce an effective result or accomplish something successfully'.
Breakdown
self (oneself) + efficacy, where efficacy comes from Latin efficax (effective, capable) + -ia (state or condition), literally denoting the state of being effective in one's own actions.
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📝Examples
“Jenny's self-efficacy in cooking is so high that she believes she can make Gordon Ramsay cry tears of joy.”
“His self-efficacy dropped after failing the driving test for the fifth time.”
“Building self-efficacy in children requires praise for effort, not just results.”
“My self-efficacy in technology is so low that I ask my phone for permission to use apps.”
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