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            Self-Efficacy Definition

     
One important concept in psychology is self-efficacy.  Below is a self-efficacy definition:

Self-efficacy is the belief that one is capable of accomplishing something successfully.

      
There may be different types of self-efficacy.  For example, communicative self-efficacy can be viewed as the belief that one is able to communicate effectively.  Moreover, creative self-efficacy can be viewed as the belief that one is able to develop creative ideas.  Also, leadership self-efficacy can be viewed as the belief that one can be an effective leader.

      
Self-efficacy may be an important concept because it may motivate a person to achieve a goal or complete a task.