Confidence exam questions

Question 1

Explain how the self efficacy of a performer may be improved (4)

Answer 1

Self efficacy can be improved by performance accomplishments. This is where the environment is manipulated in order to ensure success. Also vicarious experiences could be used where the performer watches successful performances of those of a similar ability. Stress management techniques could be used
Goals should be set

Question 2

Using Bandura’s Model, explain the factors which may contribute to a performer’s level of self-efficacy

Answer 2

According to Bandura, a performer’s self efficacy is based on 4 primary sources of information which are performance accomplishments, vicarious experience, verbal persuasion and emotional arousal

• Performace accomplishments is previous success at the task. What you have achieved in training and in competition forms the basis of future expectations. Repeated success leads to positive expectations of future success
• Vicarious experience is watching others of a similar standard successfully perform a skill
• Verbal persuasion is encouragement from significant others
• Emotional arousal is perceiving physiological such as increased heart rate as positve

Question 3

Discuss the suggestion that ‘home field advantage’ will always improve the performance of the home team.
(Total 4 marks)




Answer 3

-Home support tends to boost self efficacy

• Increase pressure from home crowd
• Evaluation apprehension for the home team