In Social Cognitive Theory, which component refers to a person's overall sense of worth?

• A. Self Esteem
• B. Self Efficacy
• C. Self Concept
• D. Self Image

Answer: (A)

Self-esteem is the evaluative part of how you view yourself, capturing your overall sense of worth. In Social Cognitive Theory this emotional appraisal of value influences motivation and how you engage with goals—feeling worthy can boost persistence and effort. Self-concept, by contrast, is a broader picture of who you think you are, including traits and roles. Self-image is the mental picture you hold of yourself, which can be tied to appearance or identity but isn’t specifically the overall sense of value. Self-efficacy is the belief in your ability to perform particular tasks; it governs how you approach challenges rather than your general worth. So, the term that best describes a person’s overall sense of worth is self-esteem.