Self-efficacy differs from collective efficacy in that self-efficacy predicts what aspect of an individual?

• A. Social behaviors
• B. Community engagement
• C. Coping ability
• D. Prosocial behavior

Answer: (C)

Self-efficacy refers to an individual's belief in their own capabilities to perform specific tasks or achieve goals. This belief strongly influences how people approach challenges and respond to difficulties. When someone has high self-efficacy, they are more likely to engage in effective coping strategies when faced with stressors because they believe they can overcome obstacles. This is why the correct answer is related to coping ability, as self-efficacy is fundamentally tied to how an individual perceives their skills to manage specific situations.

In contrast, collective efficacy involves the shared belief among a group about their collective capabilities. This concept pertains more to community engagement and social dynamics rather than individual coping strategies. While self-efficacy can influence behaviors associated with coping and personal achievement, collective efficacy focuses on the group’s ability to coordinate actions and achieve shared goals, which does not directly address the individual’s feelings about their own coping capacity.