Group 2 – Self Efficacy Theory

Albert Bandura

A Canadian-born American psychologist and originator of social cognitive theory and self efficacy theory.

Self-Efficacy: The Exercise of Control (1997)

A book that focuses on the concept of self-efficacy and its impact on motivation performance, and personal growth. Within its pages, Bandura explores how individual’s beliefs in their capabilities influence their behaviors and achievements.

“a crucial determinant of motivation, behavior, and personal development”

According to Bandura, self-efficacy is what?

Outcome Expectance

Efficacy of Expectations

Self-efficacy is distinguished between what?

Outcome Expectancy

This is a person’s estimate that a given behavior will lead to certain outcomes.

Efficacy of Expectations

This is the conviction that one can successfully execute the behavior required to produce the outcome.

Mastery Experiences (Performance Outcomes)

Vicarious Experiences (Social Learning)

Social Persuasion (Verbal Feedback)

Physiological and Emotional States

What are the four main sources of efficacy?

Mastery Experiences (Performance Outcomes)

This is the most powerful source of self-efficacy. It involves directly succeeding at tasks or overcoming challenges.

Vicarious Experiences (Social Learning)

This source relies on witnessing other people, similar to oneself, successfully completing a task by sustained effort.

Social Persuasion (Verbal Feedback)

This source relies on encouragement and positive reinforcement from others to significantly boost one’s self-efficacy.

Physiological and Emotional States

This source relies on our individual reactions and emotional responses to circumstances. This include various elements such as mood, emotions, bodily reactions, stress levels, and how these factors are understood and interpreted.

Cognitive Processes

Affective processes

Motivational Processes

Selection Processes

What are the Four Major Psychological Processes that Self-Efficacy affect?

Cognitive Processes

This psychological process includes goal setting, visualization, and information processing.

Affective Process

This psychological process includes stress and anxiety coping ability, thought control, avoidance behaviors.

Motivational Processes

This psychological process includes Self-Efficacy and Motivation, and Goal Setting and Motivation.

Selection Process

This psychological process includes choices of activities

Treating Phobias

Academic Achievement

Healthy Behaviors

What are the different ways of applications of self-efficacy theory?

Self-efficacy beliefs influence the goals individuals set for themselves and their motivation to pursue those goals.

Why is self-efficacy important in motivation and goal setting?

Self-efficacy has a direct impact on performance and achievement. Individuals with high self-efficacy tend to perform better in various domains because they believe in their ability to succeed.

Why is self-efficacy important in performance and achievement?

Self-efficacy influences emotional well-being and resilience. When individuals have confidence in their abilities, they experience less stress, anxiety, and self-doubt.

Why is self-efficacy important in emotional well-being?

Self-efficacy beliefs influence individuals’ behavioral choices. People with high self-efficacy are more likely to engage in activities and tasks that they believe they can succeed in, while those with low self-efficacy may avoid or give up easily on challenging tasks.

Why is self-efficacy important in behavioral choices?

Self-efficacy plays a crucial role in resilience and persistence. Individuals with high self-efficacy are more likely to persist in the face of obstacles, setbacks, or failures.

Why is self-efficacy important in resilience and persistence?

Self-efficacy beliefs can also impact health behaviors and outcomes. Individuals with higher self-efficacy in health-related tasks, such as exercising regularly or managing chronic conditions, are more likely to engage in positive health behaviors and experience better health outcomes.

Why is self-efficacy important in health and well-being?