Beliefs About One's Ability to Perform Behaviours Needed to Achieve

question 499

Multiple Choice

Beliefs about one's ability to perform behaviours needed to achieve a desired outcome are called self-_________.

• A)esteem
• B)determination
• C)efficacy
• D)verification

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Definitions:

Framing Effect

A cognitive bias where people react differently to a particular choice or decision depending on how it is presented to them.

Overconfidence

The condition of being excessively confident or assured in one’s ability, correctness, or reliability, often without sufficient reason.

Framing Effect

A cognitive bias where people react differently to a choice depending on how it is presented, or "framed," especially as a loss or gain.

Belief Perseverance

The psychological phenomenon where individuals maintain their convictions even when confronted with contrary evidence, showcasing the difficulty of changing deeply held beliefs.