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What are the four main sources of self-efficacy according to the Theory of Self-Efficacy?
The four main sources of self-efficacy according to the Theory of Self-Efficacy are: (1) enactive attainment, which is the actual performance of a behavior; (2) vicarious experience, or observing others perform the behavior; (3) verbal persuasion, which involves encouragement from others; and (4) physiological feedback, which relates to the physical sensations experienced during the behavior.
Key points
- Enactive attainment is the most influential source of self-efficacy.
- Vicarious experience involves seeing others succeed in similar tasks.
- Verbal persuasion includes encouragement from credible sources.
- Physiological feedback relates to physical sensations affecting confidence.
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