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Self-efficacy
Definition
A person’s belief in their capability to perform a particular task or succeed in a particular context.
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Self-efficacy can influence persistence, strategy use, challenge selection, and response to setbacks.
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Sources and evidence
- LeBOK — 3.3.2 Self-Efficacy and Growth Mindset (direct)
- Modernizing Learning — Ch. 15, pp. 285-299 (supporting)
- The Science of Remote Learning — Motivation and Learning · PDF p. 10 (supporting)