Self-Efficacy Theory

Methods to Develop Self-Efficacy

1. Mastery 2. Modeling 3. Verbal Persuasion 4. Physiological/Psychological Arousal

Expectancy

The strength of a person's belief about the degree to which a particular first-level outcome is the result of his or her actions.

Overcoming Setbacks

Higher self-efficacy leads to perseverance in the task whereas low self-efficacy will cause people to slack in their efforts or give up.

Goal Difficulty

If you have high self-efficacy, you will set harder goals and you will believe that you can accomplish them. If you have low self-efficacy, you will set standard goals that you believe you can accomplish.

Modeling

Learning from or replicating behaviors of another person.

Moderators

1. Goal Difficulty 2. Commitment 3. Overcoming Setbacks

Physiological/Psychological Arousal

Moods, emotions, and stress levels may influence how you feel about your abilities.

Mastery

Repeated practice of an activity will lead to higher performance.

Self-Efficacy

A person's judgement about whether he or she can do something; it is an estimate of ability relative to a task.

Verbal Persuasion

Coaching yourself or receiving feedback from a mentor or a peer about your ability to succeed.

Commitment

If you possess adequate ability and self-efficacy in relation to the task, then you will be more committed to performance.

Self-Esteem

Self-confidence, capability, and worth