What term describes a person's belief in their own ability to address a situation based on their skills and circumstances?

• A. Motivation
• B. Resilience
• C. Self-Efficacy
• D. Self-Esteem

Answer: (C)

Self-efficacy is the belief in one's own ability to handle a situation by drawing on their skills and available resources. It’s about confidence in performing specific actions successfully in a given context, so it guides how much effort you put in, how long you persevere, and what strategies you use. This differs from motivation, which is the drive to act regardless of perceived ability, and from resilience, which is the capacity to bounce back after setbacks. It also isn’t about overall self-worth or self-esteem, but about how capable you feel you are in particular tasks given your skills and circumstances.