An individual's strong belief that he or she can successfully accomplish a specific task or outcome is referred to as:
A) locus of control.
B) self-confidence.
C) self-efficacy.
D) perceptual selectivity.
E) cognitive dissonance.

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Self-efficacy is an individual's strong belief in their ability to execute a specific task or achieve a desired outcome. It is related to self-confidence but is specifically focused on a particular task or goal, whereas self-confidence is a more generalized belief in one's abilities.

An Individual's Strong Belief That He or She Can Successfully