Self-efficacv-Expectancies regarding one's own ability to use or apply knowledge and skill to perform activities that are believed to be linked to the attainment of certain outcomes; a factor in self-esteem but closely aligned with one's ability to achieve desired outcomes. 8. Self-esteem-The overall evaluation an individual makes of self and customarily maintains with regard to self; it is expressed through an attitude of approval or disapproval and indicates the degree to which the individual believes the self to be capable, significant, successful, and worthy.
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