self efficacy Flashcards
What is self efficacy?
The belief in ones capabilities to organise and execute the courses of action required to manage prospective situations
Another way of describing it?
determinants of how people think, behave and feel. Persons belief in their ability to succeed in a particular situation
What self efficacy does?
Plays a major role in how goals, tasks, and challenges are approached.
What 3 things do you need to have high self efficacy?
level - out of 100 are you able to complete a task
strength - how certain are you you can achieve it
generalisability - how confident to do it in any circumstance.
What are performance accomplishments in banduras self efficacy theory?
Tell them about successful experiences (past experiences)
What are vicarious experiences in banduras self efficacy theory?
Watching similar athletes achieve something so you feel you can achieve the same thing.
What is social persuasion in banduras self efficacy theory?
Praise, coaching and evaluative feedback
What is physiological and emotional responses in banduras self efficacy theory?
moods, emotional states, physical reactions, and stress levels can all impact how a person feels about their personal abilities in a particular situation. A person who becomes extremely nervous before speaking in public may develop a weak sense of self-efficacy in these situations.
Characteristics of one with high self efficacy?
-View challenging problems as tasks to be mastered
-Develop deeper interest in the activities in which they participate
-Form a stronger sense of commitment to their interests and activities.
-Recover quickly from setbacks and disappointments
Characteristics of one with low self efficacy?
-Avoid challenging tasks
-Believe that difficult tasks and situations are beyond their capabilities
-Focus on personal failings and negative outcomes
-Quickly lose confidence in personal capabilities
What is collective (team) efficacy?
Belief or perception shared by members of a team regarding the capabilities of their teammates
What is self doubt?
Participants whose confidence decreased, enjoyed an increase in performance. therefore and element of self doubt may signal that an increase in effort is required which can lead to an improvement in performance.
