From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Confidence
Confidence
Confidence is generally described as a state of being cer- ers following potential failure. One is then more likely
tain either that a hypothesis or prediction is correct or to focus on the actual situation which means that enjoy-
that a chosen course of action is the best or most effec- ment and success in that situation is also more proba-
tive. Self-confidence is having confidence in oneself. Ar- ble. Belief in one’s abilities to perform an activity comes
rogance or hubris in this comparison, is having unmerit- through successful experience and may add to, or consol-
ed confidence—believing something or someone is capa- idate, a general sense of self-confidence.
ble or correct when they are not. Overconfidence or pre-
sumptuousness is excessive belief in someone (or some-
thing) succeeding, without any regard for failure. Scien-
Confidence in others
tifically, a situation can only be judged after the aim has Main article: trust (social sciences)
been achieved or not. Confidence can be a self-fulfilling People may have confidence in other people or forces be-
prophecy as those without it may fail or not try because yond their control. For instance, one might have confi-
they lack it and those with it may succeed because they dence in the police to protect them, or might have confi-
have it rather than because of an innate ability. dence that a sports team will win a game. Faith and trust
are synonyms of confidence when used in this sense.
Self-confidence
Main article: Self-confidence
See also
Self-confidence does not necessarily imply ’self-belief’ or • Assertiveness
a belief in one’s ability to succeed. For instance, one may • Overconfidence effect
be inept at a particular sport or activity, but remain ’con- • Security
fident’ in one’s demeanor, simply because one does not • Shyness
place a great deal of emphasis on the outcome of the • Emotional bias
activity. When one does not dwell on negative conse- • Confidence interval
quences one can be more ’self-confident’ because one is • Low self esteem
worrying far less about failure or the disapproval of oth-
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Categories:
• Positive psychology
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