Self-efficacy, as it relates to goals, is the extent to which an individual
A) is willing to expend effort in order to attain a goal.
B) believes he or she can accomplish goals even if he or she failed to do so in the past.
C) is personally interested in reaching a goal.
D) accepts a goal as his or her own.
E) believes that a goal is worthwhile.

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Self-efficacy is the belief in one's own ability to accomplish goals or tasks. Therefore, option B is the correct answer, as it refers to the individual's belief in their ability to achieve a goal, even if they have failed in the past. The other options may be related to motivation or interest in a goal, but they do not specifically address self-efficacy.

Self-Efficacy, as It Relates to Goals, Is the Extent to Which