Jakub was recently hired as the tennis professional for a private country club. Jakub won national tennis titles in college, and competed in a few professional matches. Jakub is confident he will do well in his new job. His confidence is a reflection of his ________.
A) self-appraisal
B) self-actualization
C) self-efficacy
D) self-elevation
E) self-elation

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Self-efficacy refers to an individual's belief in their ability to successfully execute a specific task or behavior. In this case, Jakub's confidence in his abilities as a tennis professional is a reflection of his self-efficacy. Options A, B, D, and E do not accurately reflect the concept being described.

Jakub Was Recently Hired as the Tennis Professional for a Private