In your own words, explain efficacy.

1.The ability to produce a desired or intended result.

2. Efficacy is defined as the ability to do what is defined as desired or to be effective at producing a result.

3. An example of efficacy is when a crime bill is effective at stopping crime.

4. Power or capacity to produce a desired effect; effectiveness.

5. Power to produce effects or intended results; effectiveness.

6. (uncountable) Ability to produce a desired amount of a desired effect.

Explanation:    

Efficacy is the behavior or being effective, efficacious and in control. The self can be defined as ones identity. This means that self-efficacy can be defined as the ability to effectively control their own outcomes by changing their actions. It is the self-regulation of behavior by intelligent, affective and motivational processes. Self-efficacy is made up by self-concept, control, and cognitive processes. Ones self-concept is their thoughts and feelings about who and what they are; it is influenced by social interactions and experiences. It has to do with an innate set of morals, values and attitudes that is developed through ones interactions with the environment.

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