Self Efficacy

Cognitive mechanism based on expectations or beliefs about one's ability to perform actions necessary to produce a given effect. It is also a theoretical component of behavior change in various therapeutic treatments. (APA, Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms, 1994)

Year introduced: 1999

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Tree Number(s): F01.752.747.792.700

MeSH Unique ID: D020377

Entry Terms:

• Efficacy, Self

Previous Indexing:

• Self Concept (1969-1998)

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Psychiatry and Psychology Category
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms
Personality
Personality Development
Self Concept
Self Efficacy