Please wait while we load your article...

Home > Confidence

Learn more about "Confidence"

Confidence

Confidence is generally described as a state of being certain, either that a hypothesis or prediction is correct, or that a chosen course of action is the best or most effective given the circumstances. Confidence can be described as a subjective, emotional state of mind, but is also represented statistically as a confidence level within which one may be certain that a hypothesis will either be rejected or deemed plausible. '''Self-confidence''' is having confidence in oneself when considering a capability. '''Arrogance''' is having unmerited confidence--believing something or someone is capable or correct when they are not. '''Overconfidence''' is excessive belief, in someone or something, succeeding, without any regard for failure. Scientifically, a situation can only be judged after the aim has been achieved or not. Confidence can be a self-fulfilling prophecy, as those without it may fail or not try because they lack it, and those with it may succeed because they have it, rather than because of an innate ability.
Choking refers to losing confidence, especially self-confidence, just at the moment when it is needed most and doing poorly as a result e.g. Choke (sports)|in sports. This is found as a common plot device in literature and film, and is usually devised to result in a total alteration of a character's life.

Introduction

Usually when someone is referred to as 'confident' they are stubborn. Self-confidence is faith in one's own abilities. One who is self-confident is not necessarily loud, brash, or reckless. Losing confidence is no longer trusting in the ability to perform. It may be reasonable as the result of several past failures to perform, or unreasonable, because one "just has a feeling" that they won't succeed without even trying.

Confidence in others

People may have confidence in other people or forces beyond their control. For instance, one might have confidence in the police to protect them, or may have confidence that a sports team will win a game. Faith and Trust (sociology)|Trust are synonyms of confidence when used in this sense.

Related Images

Sources: StartLearningNow, Wikipedia | Usage license: GNU FDL

Welcome to Start Learning Now. Explore to your heart's content, and we hope you enjoy reading the material we have assembled for you here!

Related News

Further Resources


	home lucky pick

Related Resources