Bandura's four sources of self-efficacy

Overview

Performance accomplishments, vicarious experiences, verbal persuasion and emotional arousal, the similar model, the high jumper and the nervous vaulter, and how the four sources combine.

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1. 1

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

   Model answer

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

2. 2

   What are performance accomplishments?

   Model answer

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

3. 3

   Explain why performance accomplishments are the strongest source of self-efficacy.

   Model answer

   A performer who has succeeded before has direct proof they can do it. Real success is more convincing than watching others or being told.

4. 4

   What are vicarious experiences?

   Model answer

   Vicarious experiences are watching someone else succeed at a task. A successful model gives the observer reason to believe they can succeed too.

5. 5

   Why does the model's similarity matter for vicarious experience?

   Model answer

   A model of similar age, ability or gender is more convincing. The observer reasons that if the model can do it, so can they.

6. 6

   Define verbal persuasion in Bandura's theory.

   Model answer

   Verbal persuasion is encouragement from others that the performer can succeed. The encouragement works best from a respected person such as a coach.

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