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self-efficacy

n. an individual’s subjective perception of his or her capability to perform in a given setting or to attain desired results, proposed by Albert Bandura as a primary determinant of emotional and motivational states and behavioral change. Also called perceived self-efficacy.

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spirograph

n. an instrument for measuring and recording breath rate and volume.