self efficacy Flashcards
Def of self efficacy?
Conviction in executing specific behaviors.
Situation-specific self-confidence.
what is self confidence?
Global, general disposition.
General feelings of ability across situations.
what did Bandura propose and what was it used for?
self efficacy, psychological research
Which of the following best defines self-efficacy?
A. A general belief in one’s abilities across all situations.
B.The confidence that one can successfully execute specific behaviors to achieve an outcome.
C. The value placed on a particular outcome.
D. A measure of actual skill or talent in a specific domain.
B. B.The confidence that one can successfully execute specific behaviors to achieve an outcome.
What are outcomes expectations?
Belief that a behavior will lead to a specific outcome.
what are efficacy expectations?
Confidence in one’s ability to perform the behavior.
Focused onthe ability to execute the behavior.
What is the key difference between an outcome expectation and an efficacy expectation?
A.Outcome expectation focuses on confidence in performing a behavior, while efficacy expectation focuses on the result of the behavior.
B. Efficacy expectation focuses on confidence in performing a behavior, while outcome expectation focuses on the result of the behavior.
C.Outcome expectation is the same as self-efficacy.
D. Efficacy expectation is the value placed on an outcome.
B
How self efficacy influences behaviour
1.choice
2.effort
3.persistence
4.thought pattern
5.emotional reaction
- strong SE willingness to try
avoid tasks perceived as exceeding abilities
2.strong SE= more active efforts
Doubts= reduced effort or giving up - persistence
High SE= greater persistence when facing challenges - High SE FAILURE= insufficient effort
Low SE failure= deficient ability - High SE= handle stress better
low SE= focus of deficiencies, percieve obstacles intimidating, increasing stress
Which of the following is NOT influenced by self-efficacy?
A.Behavior (choice, effort, and persistence)
B.Thought patterns
C.Emotional reactions
D.Physical ability
D
What are the sources of self efficacy?
1.Performance Accomplishments
2.Vicarious Experiences
3.Verbal/Social Persuasion
4. Physiological State
what is vicarious experiences
Observing others succeed = “If they can do it, I can too.”
what is physiological state
High arousal (stress, fatigue) =lower SE.
Calmness =higher SE.
People assess their fitness, fatigue, stress, and use this to gauge abilities.
what is Verbal/social persuasion?
Encourages belief in one’s capabilities.
what are performance accomplishments?
Most Influentialdue to personal mastery experiences.
Success raises SE; repeated failures lower i
