Bandura's theory of self-efficacy

fill in the gaps for Banduras theory of self-efficacy

what do ‘performance accomplishments’ mean in Banduras theory of self-efficacy?

• a performer can be reminded of previous success of the skill which increases confidence

• If successful performances are attributed to internal or controllable attributions, this also increases confidence

what does ‘vicarious experiences’ mean in Banduras theory of self-efficacy?

• watching another player perform the same skill can raise confidence (especially if they are of a similar standard)

what does ‘verbal persuasion’ mean in Banduras theory of self-efficacy?

positive extrinsic feedback or reinforcement can raise confidence and improve performance

what does ‘emotional arousal’ mean in Banduras theory of self-efficacy?

understanding the signs of increased arousal and knowing that an increase in arousal will not lead to failure and if can be controlled will increase confidence

what are efficacy expectations?

• the expectation of the performer to achieve success/achieve their goal

• For example the gymnast now feels they can achieve a successful vault (following the influence of the 4 components of the model)

what is a negative example of performance accomplishments (Banduras theory of self-efficacy)?

A shooter misses lots of shots in the previous game so they don't feel confident to score

what is a positive example of performance accomplishments (Banduras theory of self-efficacy)?

A shooter gets lots of shots in the previous game so the shooter feels confident to shoot

what is a negative example of vicarious experiences (Banduras theory of self-efficacy)?

You see a teammate who is better then you miss lots of shots when you are on the bench so you lose confidence to take shots when you go on

what is a positive example of Vicarious experiences (Banduras theory of self-efficacy)?

You see a teammate who is worse than you get lots of shots in so you feel confident to shoot from that range too

what is a negative example of verbal persuasion (Banduras theory of self-efficacy)?

Your coach gives positive extrinsic feedback even when you miss the shots so you have a false sense of confidence

what is a positive example of verbal persuasion (Banduras theory of self-efficacy)?

Your coach gives you positive extrinsic feedback (praise) when you get a shot in which increases confidence to take more of those shots

what is a negative example of emotional arousal (Banduras theory of self-efficacy)?

The performer doesn't control their arousal and so their shot accuracy decreases and confidence goes down

what is a positive example of emotional arousal (Banduras theory of self-efficacy)?

The performer is able to use relaxation techniques to control their arousal and so they can continue to shoot calmly and accurately

what is the effect of all the things being negative (in Banduras theory of self efficacy) on self-efficacy?

The performers expectations decrease as they have lost confidence in their selves to get the shots in

what is the effect of all the things being positive (in Banduras theory of self efficacy) on self-efficacy?

The performers expectations increase as their confidence has built meaning they feel more able to take more shots and from further

what is the effect of all the things being negative (in Banduras theory of self efficacy) on athletic performance?

As their confidence has decreased, they over think their technique and so miss more shots

what is the effect of all the things being positive (in Banduras theory of self efficacy) on athletic performance?

The performer has confidence and so remains calm and is able to get lots of shots in