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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Psychology term of the day

May 4th 2024

senile

adj.

1. associated with advanced age, referring particularly to cognitive or behavioral deterioration relating to old age.

2. an obsolescent term used to describe an older adult with dementia.