Which term describes having the confidence to perform a task?

• A. Competence
• B. Autonomy
• C. Relatedness
• D. Intrinsic Motivation

Answer: (A)

Having the confidence to perform a task comes from possessing the necessary abilities and know-how. This is what competence describes: you have the skills, knowledge, and capability to execute the task effectively, which naturally leads to feeling capable and prepared to act. The other concepts target different aspects of motivation and social context—autonomy means acting independently, relatedness is about feeling connected to others, and intrinsic motivation is doing something for internal satisfaction. While those can influence how you approach a task, they don’t define the actual readiness and skill that give you confidence as clearly as competence does.