Machiko recently started college.Her freshman orientation includes information on date rape and personal safety.Machiko realizes that she has few if any self-defense skills so,determined to become more competent,she joins a martial arts club at her university.After several months she is aware that her ability to take care of herself has improved dramatically.Machiko's feelings of ________________ regarding her personal safety have increased.
A) self-concept
B) phenomenology
C) self-efficacy
D) self-esteem

Question

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Self-efficacy refers to a person's belief in their own ability to achieve goals and handle challenging situations. In this scenario, Machiko's decision to join a martial arts club and improve her self-defense skills suggests that she has developed a sense of self-efficacy when it comes to her personal safety.

Machiko Recently Started College