Bandura's model of self-efficacy

Overview

Bandura's performance accomplishments, vicarious experiences, verbal persuasion and emotional arousal, applied to a racing dive and a penalty shoot-out.

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1. 1

   Name the four sources of self-efficacy in Bandura's model.

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   The four sources are performance accomplishments, vicarious experiences, emotional arousal and verbal persuasion.

2. 2

   What are performance accomplishments?

   Model answer

   Performance accomplishments are the performer's own past successes at the task. Past success is the strongest source of self-efficacy.

3. 3

   Why are performance accomplishments the strongest source of self-efficacy?

   Model answer

   A performer who has already succeeded has direct proof they can do it again. The other sources rely on second-hand evidence or the word of others.

4. 4

   What are vicarious experiences?

   Model answer

   Vicarious experiences are gained by watching someone else succeed at the task. Another performer's success suggests the observer could succeed too.

5. 5

   Why is a model of similar ability best for vicarious experience?

   Model answer

   A model of similar age, gender and ability is easy to identify with. The observer believes the same success is within their reach.

6. 6

   What is verbal persuasion?

   Model answer

   Verbal persuasion is encouragement from others that the performer can succeed. Coaches, teammates and parents are common sources.

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