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Self-efficacy
the specific belief that you can execute the actions required to produce specific outcomes, built through mastery experiences
Why This Is a Definition
This definition establishes 'self-efficacy' by naming the term, stating its genus (belief about executing actions), and its differentia (specifically about producing specific outcomes). It also provides the mechanism (mastery experiences) that builds this belief, giving a precise semantic boundary for how the curriculum uses this term.