word
self-efficacy
self-EF-ih-kuh-see
ˌsɛlf ˈɛfɪkəsiListen
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Syllable breakdown
selfefficacy
Dictionary meaning
A person's belief in their ability to carry out actions needed to achieve a goal.
History and origin
Social psychology terminology.
Examples
- Small wins in treatment often increase self-efficacy.
Common mispronunciations
self-eff-ih-KAY-see
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