Self Efficacy

Definition
Refers to an individuals belief that he or she is capable of performing a task. Beliefs and expectations about ones ability to accomplish a specific task effectively

SELF WORTH

SELF EFFICACY
Our ability in what we can do. Confidence that we can complete the task before us.

SELF RESPECT
The sense of value we place on ourselves. Our ability to assert our wants and needs in life.

LOW SELF EFFICACY: are more likely to lessen their effort or give up altogether Question whether or not they can complete a task

HIGH SELF-EFFICACY Will try harder when faced with a challenge Will respond better to negative feedback with increased effort and motivation

Factors that affect self efficacy,

according to Albert Bandura

Experience Mastery experience success fosters success. Prior

experiences-prior successes

Modeling Observing success, becoming more confident because you

see someone else doing the task

Verbal persuasion- becoming more confident because someone

convinces you that you have the skills necessary to be successful. (motivational speakers, friends etc.)

Psychological response Our own responses and emotional reactions

to situations .

Advantage
Self-constructs seem to be positively associated with other desirable qualities, such as better quality of live, higher academic performance, character development and personal growth.

Disadvantage
Simply boosting self-esteem without boosting personal skill creates more serious problems arising from the self-deception