self-efficacy [ feeling of self-efficacy ]

perceived self-efficacy

Definition: A disorder characterized by a persistent mild elevation of mood, increased energy and activity, and usually marked feelings of well-being and both physical and mental efficiency. Increased sociability, talkativeness, over-familiarity, increased sexual energy, and a decreased need for sleep are often present but not to the extent that they lead to severe disruption of work or result in social rejection. Irritability, conceit, and boorish behaviour may take the place of the more usual euphoric sociability. The disturbances of mood and behaviour are not accompanied by hallucinations or delusions.

Definition: Personality disorder characterized by a definite tendency to act impulsively and without consideration of the consequences; the mood is unpredictable and capricious. There is a liability to outbursts of emotion and an incapacity to control the behavioural explosions. There is a tendency to quarrelsome behaviour and to conflicts with others, especially when impulsive acts are thwarted or censored. Two types may be distinguished: the impulsive type, characterized predominantly by emotional instability and lack of impulse control, and the borderline type, characterized in addition by disturbances in self-image, aims, and internal preferences, by chronic feelings o ...[+++]f emptiness, by intense and unstable interpersonal relationships, and by a tendency to self-destructive behaviour, including suicide gestures and attempts. | Personality (disorder):aggressive | borderline | explosive

Definition: Enduring personality change, present for at least two years, following exposure to catastrophic stress. The stress must be so extreme that it is not necessary to consider personal vulnerability in order to explain its profound effect on the personality. The disorder is characterized by a hostile or distrustful attitude toward the world, social withdrawal, feelings of emptiness or hopelessness, a chronic feeling of being on edge as if constantly threatened, and estrangement. Post-traumatic stress disorder (F43.1) may preced ...[+++]e this type of personality change. | Personality change after:concentration camp experiences | disasters | prolonged:captivity with an imminent possibility of being killed | exposure to life-threatening situations such as being a victim of terrorism | torture

Consultative Commission to Study Ways and Means of Improving Staff Efficiency and Management [ Hammarskjöld Commission ]

Paula Mallea, one of my constituents, wrote me and said, “Aside from my personal feelings as a long-time criminal defence lawyer, I have marshalled a lot of facts that contradict the efficacy of the Conservative agenda.

In my own personal opinion: - we need to safeguard our achievements and in particular those common policies which have proved their worth: regional policy - and I am sure that the subarctic regions of your country will soon be benefiting from the new Objective 6 of the European Structural Funds - but also the common agricultural policy, and the common commercial policy which allows Europe to speak with one voice in answer to international competition; - we need less rules and regulations, and instead clearly expressed objectives focusing on subjects of concern to our citizens: the environment, health, ...[+++]culture, training, youth exchanges, competitiveness and, of course, employment.