A3: Self Efficacy Theory

Question 1

What are the four sources of self efficacy according to Bandora

Answer 1

1. Mastery experience.
2. Vicarious reinforcement
3. Social persuasion.
4. emotional states.

Question 2

What is self efficacy and why is it important

Answer 2

Once belief in one’s ability to carry out a task and it’s important because high self-efficacy leads to greater motivation and persistence while low self efficacy leads to giving up

Question 3

What are mastery experiences and how did they affect self efficacy?

Answer 3

Is when you successfully perform a task and this boost self efficacy

Question 4

How does vicarious reinforcement influence self efficacy?

Answer 4

Observing over successfully performs a task increases self efficacy, especially if you identify with the person

Question 5

What role does social persuasion play in self efficacy?

Answer 5

Social persuasion involves others encouraging or discouraging you positive encouragement like a trainer saying you can do it can boost your belief in your ability, especially if the person encouraging you is credible

Question 6

How do emotional states affect self-efficacy?

Answer 6

Negative emotions like stress and anxiety can reduce self efficacy but these emotions can be alleviated through encouragement