Most of the images of reality on which we base our actions are really based on vicarious experience. Votes: 15
If self-efficacy is lacking, people tend to behave ineffectually, even though they know what to do. Votes: 9
Self-belief does not necessarily ensure success, but self-disbelief assuredly spawns failure. Votes: 3
People not only gain understanding through reflection, they evaluate and alter their own thinking. Votes: 0
Self-doubt creates the impetus for learning but hinders adept use of previously established skills Votes: 0
People judge their capabilities partly by comparing their performances with those of others Votes: 0
We are more heavily invested in the theories of failure than we are in the theories of success. Votes: 0
One cannot afford to be a realist. Votes: 0
Measures of self-precept must be tailored to the domain of psychological functioning being explored. Votes: 0
The performances of others are often selected as standards for self-improvement of abilities Votes: 0
Perceived self-efficacy and beliefs about the locus of outcome causality must be distinguished Votes: 0