A person's belief that he or she is capable of producing desired results, such as mastering new skills and reaching goals, is referred to as

A) a self-fulfilling prophecy.
B) self-control.
C) a mastery belief.
D) self-efficacy.


Answer: D) self-efficacy.

Psychology

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