Efficacy-performance cycles can spiral upward toward success or downward toward failure.

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Efficacy, which refers to the belief in one's ability to perform well, can lead to improved performance, which in turn reinforces the belief in one's ability, resulting in a positive cycle upward toward success. On the other hand, low efficacy can lead to poor performance, further decreasing belief in one's ability, resulting in a negative cycle downward toward failure.

Efficacy-Performance Cycles Can Spiral Upward Toward Success or Downward Toward