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Lancaster Glossary of Child Development

Self-competence

Posted byBrian Hopkins May 22, 2019

Refers to the perception that one has necessary and sufficient skills in various life domains, (academic, athletic, social, appearance and behaviour) to respond adaptively to demands within these environments. 

See Competence (psychology), Mastery, Self, Self-perception

Posted byBrian HopkinsMay 22, 2019Posted inUncategorizedTags: glossary

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