1.d. Self-efficacy Theory

Question 1

Self-efficacy theory

Answer 1

Self-efficacy - the belief that you have the capabilities/capacity to complete a task or reach a goal
Increasing self-efficacy increases motivation and improves performance

Question 2

Self-efficacy

Answer 2

Confidence that you will succeed
Closer link to motivation and behaviour

Question 3

Self-esteem

Answer 3

More related to pride and bolstered by the appreciation of others
Closer link to emotions

Question 4

4 Avenues of the Development & Increase of Self-Efficacy

Answer 4

1. Mastery of experience
2. Modelling
3. Social persuasion
4. Physiological states

Question 5

Mastery of experiences

Answer 5

Succeeding in a difficult task increases efficacy beliefs & vice versa

Question 6

Modellling

Answer 6

Seeing someone you identify with (similar in ability, knowledge, talent etc.) succeeding efficacy beliefs and vice versa

Question 7

Social persuasion

Answer 7

Belief of others that you can succeed increases efficacy beliefs and vice versa

Question 8

Physiological states

Answer 8

Symptoms of stress or fatigue cause the belief that the task is beyond our capabilities

Techniques used to reduce stress or fatigue increase efficacy beliefs (think breathing/movement exercises, resting, strategies etc. that calm you down and make you feel more capable)

Question 9

*Evidence

Question 10

*Criticism