Bandura Theory of Self-Efficacy

Question 1

Self Efficacy =

Answer 1

Belief or Self-confidence an individual has about their ability to be successful in a specific situation.
E.g. Free kick in football

Question 2

Four Factors of Self Efficacy:

Answer 2

Performance Accomplishments
Vicarious Experience
Verbal/Social Persuasion
Emotional/Physiological Arousal

Question 3

Performance Accomplishments

Answer 3

Successful past experiences which are attributed to internal/controllable attributions
Strongest influence on SC

Question 4

Vicarious Experience

Answer 4

Observing another person performing well in the same situation.
Athlete will develop their own self-efficacy

Question 5

Verbal/Social Persuasion

Answer 5

Encouragement, positive extrinsic feedback or reinforcement
Especially effective when given by significant others

Question 6

Emotional/Physiological Arousal

Answer 6

Understanding the signs of increased arousal and knowing that an increase in arousal will not lead to failure and can be controlled through relaxation methods or mental rehearsal