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The individual belief that one can cope with capabilities affects the

levels of stress and depression which that individual experiences in
situations which re difficult or threatening. It also affects their

motivation. The self efficacy which is perceived control over the
factors which cause stress plays a very important role in arousal of

anxiety. The people who believe that they do not have control over the
factors which threaten them are not anxious because they are

confident they are among the best and whatever they cannot do is not

easy to be done by others.

The people who believe that they cannot meet and overcome threats:-

• Have a lot of anxiety over what is the outcome of whatever they are

facing for likely to face.
• Mostly focus on their weaknesses and believe they are inferior and

disadvantaged.

• Approach many aspects of life with fear
• Mostly magnify the severity of the likely threats and are worried

about what will happen.

• Because of the inefficacious thoughts and beliefs, they are stressed
and their levels of functioning are impaired

Self efficacy and self confidence are very important in regulating the

arousal of anxiety and behavior as well. People with self efficacy do

not fear undertaking challenging and threatening activities.

Selection Processes

The personal efficacy beliefs can shape the course of lives the people
take through influencing the environments and activities which

people choose.

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