Define self-efficacy. Why are self-efficacy expectations important.

Define self-efficacy.  Why are self-efficacy expectations…

 

Define self-efficacy.  Why are self-efficacy expectations important.  Give an example.

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Self-efficacy refers to an individual’s belief in his or her capacity to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainments (Bandura, 1977, 1986, 1997). Self-efficacy reflects confidence in the ability to exert control over one’s own motivation, behavior, and social environment.

What is efficacy and why is it important?
Efficacy, in the health care sector, is the capacity of a given intervention under ideal or controlled conditions. Effectiveness is the ability of an intervention to have a meaningful effect on patients in normal clinical conditions.