humans have a primary motivation for “self-expansion,” which is the desire to enhance your efficacy or confidence. From this model, “efficacy”—your ability to produce a desired result—is not viewed in absolute terms, but rather in “potential” terms. As a person, your efficacy is not about what you can solely do on your own. It’s not based on your “innate” or “individual” capabilities. Rather, efficacy refers to your obtaining resources that make the attainment of your goals possible.
