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infoWhy this? Confidence and self-efficacy explain how beliefs about ability influence effort, persistence, and performance under pressure. Evaluating how these beliefs develop enables us to select realistic support strategies without assuming that confidence alone guarantees success.

scheduleWhy now? Earlier study of individual differences and motivation provides a basis for distinguishing general confidence from beliefs about specific tasks. We can now connect feedback and goal setting with the development of these beliefs, moving towards more targeted psychological support.