Self Efficacy

Self-report measure

A type of questionnaire in which participants answer questions whose answers correspond to numerical values that can be added to create an overall index of some construct.

Task-specific measures of self-efficacy

Measures that ask about self-efficacy beliefs for a particular task (e.g., athletic self-efficacy, academic self-efficacy).

Self-efficacy

The belief that you are able to effectively perform the tasks needed to attain a valued goal.

Self-regulation

The complex process through which people control their thoughts, emotions, and actions.

Collective efficacy

The shared beliefs among members of a group about the group's ability to effectively perform the tasks needed to attain a valued goal.

Imaginal performances

When imagining yourself doing well increases self-efficacy.

Performance experiences

When past successes or failures lead to changes in self-efficacy.

Vicarious performances

When seeing other people succeed or fail leads to changes in self-efficacy.

Verbal persuasion

When trusted people (friends, family, experts) influence your self-efficacy for better or worse by either encouraging or discouraging you about your ability to succeed.