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Self-efficacy

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Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) Jargon Buster

Think Local Act Personal

Believing in your own ability to do things and deal with various situations, and that your own efforts can make a difference to your life. Research shows that self-efficacy is improved by opportunities to take responsibility for yourself, or to contribute to decisions that affect the details of your life.

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