Understanding the Self and Success

These flashcards cover key concepts related to understanding self-efficacy, goal-setting theories, and definitions of various types of success.

Self-efficacy

The belief in one’s ability to succeed in specific tasks or situations.

Mastery experiences

Success gained through direct experiences that boost belief in personal efficacy.

Vicarious experiences

Gained by observing role models, increasing belief in one's ability through their successes.

Verbal persuasion

Motivation provided by influential people encouraging one’s capabilities.

Emotional and physiological states

Conditions affecting belief in success, impacted by stress and motivation.

Growth Mindset

The belief that abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work.

Fixed Mindset

The belief that talent and abilities are static and unchangeable.

Clarity (in goal-setting)

Goals must be specific and clearly defined with a timeline for completion.

Challenge (in goal-setting)

Goals should stimulate effort and invoke the skills and abilities of a person.

Commitment (in goal-setting)

Dedication and sincerity required for achieving goals.

Feedback (in goal-setting)

Mechanisms that ensure alignment and correctness toward achieving goals.

Task complexity

Refers to the level of difficulty in a task that can drive higher motivation.

Expectancy Theory

The theory that behavior is guided by expectations of outcomes and the value of those outcomes.

Internal locus of control

The belief that one controls events through their own efforts.

External locus of control

The belief that external factors determine events and outcomes.

Success

The attainment of goals leading to a sense of fulfillment.

Material success

Acquisition of possessions such as homes and cars.

Mental success

Understanding and accepting one's intellectual abilities.

Spiritual success

Having a sound body and spirit.

Personal success

Overcoming personal limitations and challenges.

Career success

Achieving desired milestones in one’s profession.

Financial success

Being financially stable and free from debt.

Social success

The respect and recognition gained from the community.

Physical success

Possessing desired physical qualities.

Family success

Achieving happiness and harmony within the family.

Edwin Locke

Psychologist known for research on goal setting and motivation.

Albert Bandura

Psychologist who developed the theory of self-efficacy.

Carol Dweck

Psychologist known for the concept of growth vs fixed mindset.

5 principles of goal setting

Clarity, challenge, commitment, feedback, and task complexity.

Success is not final; failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.

A famous quote emphasizing perseverance in the journey of success.