Ch.15 Flashcards
The belief of certainty that individuals have at a particular moment about their ability to succeed.
State self-confidence
Expecting something to happen actually helps cause it to happen.
Self-fulfilling prophecy
This is a psychological barrier whereby the expectation of failure leads to actual failure.
Negative self-fulfilling prophecy
Being so convinced that you will achieve your goals that you strive hard to do so
Optimal confidence
(self-doubt) creates anxiety, breaks concentration, and causes indecisiveness.
Lack of confidence
(false confidence) causes you to prepare less than you need to in order to perform.
Overconfidence
The degree of certainty individuals usually have about their ability to succeed
Trait self-confidence