After a failed marriage,loss of a job,a chronic illness,and bankruptcy,John has acknowledged these failures in his life,but he makes every positive effort to turn his life around and he is much happier.John has now developed a response pattern known as __________________________.

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Self-efficacy refers to the belief in one's ability to change things for the better, even in the face of adversity or failures. John's acknowledgment of his failures and efforts to turn his life around demonstrate his belief in his ability to make positive changes. Negative expressiveness, depressive helplessness, and hopeless pattern behavior are all response patterns that involve a lack of belief in one's ability to change things for the better.

After a Failed Marriage,loss of a Job,a Chronic Illness,and Bankruptcy,John