Self-efficacy concepts Definition for AP Psychology

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Self-efficacy refers to an individual's belief in their own ability to successfully complete a specific task or achieve a goal. It is the confidence one has in their own capabilities.

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Locus of control: This term refers to an individual's perception of the amount of control they have over their own lives.

Learned helplessness: This term describes a condition where individuals believe they have no control over the outcome of events, leading them to give up trying.

Self-esteem: This term refers to an individual's overall evaluation of their worth or value as a person.

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