Which belief refers to the perceived ability to perform tasks and meet role expectations successfully?

• A. Self - efficacy
• B. Law of Readiness
• C. Attribution theory
• D. MELC stands for

Answer: (A)

Self-efficacy is the belief in one’s own ability to organize and execute the actions needed to accomplish tasks and meet role expectations. This belief shapes how you approach challenges: with strong self-efficacy, you expect to succeed, persist through difficulties, and use effective strategies; with lower self-efficacy, you may doubt your abilities and give up more easily. In education, learners who feel capable are more likely to take on tough tasks, strive toward goals, and bounce back from setbacks. Strategies that build it include giving students mastery experiences with gradually increasing difficulty, offering models to imitate, providing encouraging feedback, and helping students interpret stress as a normal part of learning rather than a sign of incapacity. The other ideas refer to different concepts: the Law of Readiness is about being prepared and motivated to learn, Attribution theory concerns how people explain the causes of outcomes, and MELC is an acronym for essential learning standards rather than a belief about one’s abilities.