Self-efficacy specifically refers to a person's belief in their ability to carry out a particular task, rather than their overall sense of confidence or esteem (which are captured by options A and B). Option D describes a more general sense of competence and worthiness.

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Self-Efficacy Is

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Self-efficacy is:

A) the way a person thinks about himself or herself in an overall sense.
B) how you think and feel about yourself.
C) is confidence in your ability to carry out a specific task in contrast to generalized self-confidence.
D) the experience of feeling competent to cope with the basic challenges in life and of being worthy of happiness.

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