Self-efficacy and confidence

Question 1

Self-efficacy

Answer 1

• confidence that is specific to a situation = variable
• determine choice of activity, level of effort + degree of persistence
• high self-efficacy athletes = more likely to purse challenging goals, cope with pain + persevere through setbacks

Question 2

how can self-efficacy be developed + changed? - 4 major types of information

Answer 2

• performance accomplishments
• vicarious experiences
• verbal persuasion
• emotional arousal

Question 3

• performance accomplishments

Answer 3

• previous successful performances of difficult tasks
• provide dependable information
• tasks = appropriate with high probability of success as skills are developed

Question 4

vicarious experiences

Answer 4

• provided by watching successful performances of difficult tasks
• reduces anxiety = it is possible for task to be completed
• demonstration = very important –> performed by peers

Question 5

verbal persuasion

Answer 5

• providing encouragement to develop performer’s self-efficacy
• less effective
• can take several forms: feedback, team talks + verbal encouragement
• must be consistent, accurate, specific, realistic + progressive

Question 6

• emotional arousal

Answer 6

• how you interpret arousal
• somatic changes = reduce self-efficacy + confidence
• performers with less confidence = hindered by arousal
• anxiety reducing techniques increase self-efficacy –> difficult to change arousal levels
• knowledge + information about the activity = important + how the athlete is feeling

Question 7

effective goal setting

Answer 7

• can increase self-efficacy = if they’re SMART + individual
• routines ensure individuals achieve control over arousal –> linked to mental rehearsal