Self-Confidence - GCSE Psychology Definition

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Self-confidence is the feeling or belief you have in your own abilities and decisions. It's when you trust yourself to perform well, even in challenging or new situations. In GCSE Psychology, self-confidence is important because it can help you try new experiences and tackle problems without fear of failing. Having self-confidence might mean believing you can do well in school, make friends, or learn new skills. When you have self-confidence, you tend to feel more positive about yourself, which can help reduce stress and improve overall well-being.

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Lucy has been a part of Save My Exams since 2024 and is responsible for all things Psychology & Social Science in her role as Subject Lead. Prior to this, Lucy taught for 5 years, including Computing (KS3), Geography (KS3 & GCSE) and Psychology A Level as a Subject Lead for 4 years. She loves teaching research methods and psychopathology. Outside of the classroom, she has provided pastoral support for hundreds of boarding students over a four year period as a boarding house tutor.

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