Which of the following best describes the term self-efficacy?

A. It is the continuous dialogue that goes on within ourselves each day.
B. It is the ability to be efficient in sorting out good and bad behaviors.
C. It is the ability to remain motivated throughout the behavior-change process.
D. It is the amount of confidence an individual has in his or her ability to carry out a desired behavior.
E. It is the ability to sustain willpower when changing a behavior.


D. It is the amount of confidence an individual has in his or her ability to carry out a desired behavior.

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