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self-efficacy
This term describes a psychological state of perceived competence rather than actual skill or ability. It focuses on the internal conviction that one can successfully navigate a specific challenge, which often serves as a primary driver for motivation and persistence in the face of obstacles.
As an abstract psychological construct, this noun is uncountable. It cannot be pluralized or counted as individual units; instead, it is measured in degrees or levels, requiring modifiers such as high, low, or a sense of to describe its intensity.
Meanings
Examples
High self-efficacy allows students to tackle difficult math problems without giving up.
I need to build my self-efficacy before I can lead a team of this size.
The therapist focused on increasing the patient's self-efficacy to manage anxiety.
If I can just believe in my own self-efficacy, I might actually finish this novel.
A strong sense of self-efficacy is often the difference between success and failure in high-pressure sports.
A strong sense of self-efficacy is often the difference between success and failure in high-pressure sports.
You have the skills, you just lack the self-efficacy to apply them in a real-world setting.
The mentor's goal was to foster self-efficacy in the young apprentice.
Her self-efficacy plummeted after the project failed despite her hard work.