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Self-Efficacy

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

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.