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Psychology

Self-Efficacy Perceptions and Their Effect on Academic Persistence

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Students' beliefs about their academic abilities often predict their grades better than their actual measured ability—self-efficacy can be a self-fulfilling prophecy.

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Have you ever felt you just couldn't do a subject, even before trying? Why do some students keep going despite failures, while others quit after one setback?