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.

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Self-efficacy refers to one's belief in their ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task. Machiko's increased confidence in her self-defense skills directly relates to an enhanced sense of self-efficacy regarding her personal safety.

Machiko Recently Started College