Self-efficacy
Self-efficacy (pronunciation: /ˌsɛlf ɪˈfɪkəsi/) is a term in psychology that refers to an individual's belief in their capacity to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainments. It reflects confidence in the ability to exert control over one's own motivation, behavior, and social environment.
Etymology
The term "self-efficacy" was first introduced by Albert Bandura, a Canadian-American psychologist, in 1977. It is derived from the Latin words 'self' meaning 'one's own' and 'efficacy' meaning 'the ability to produce a desired or intended result'.
Related Terms
- Self-esteem: A person's overall sense of their value or worth.
- Self-confidence: A person's belief in their ability to achieve goals.
- Motivation: The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.
- Behavior: The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards others.
- Social environment: The immediate physical and social setting in which people live or in which something happens or develops.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Self-efficacy
- Wikipedia's article - Self-efficacy
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