AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Self-efficacy refers to an individual’s belief in his or her capacity to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainments (Bandura, 1977, 1986, 1997).

Detailed explanation-2: -According to Bandura’s theory, people with high self-efficacy-that is, those who believe they can perform well-are more likely to view difficult tasks as something to be mastered rather than something to be avoided.

Detailed explanation-3: -The main proponent of the social cognitive perspective is: Albert Bandura: Emphasized the importance of social learning, or learning through observation. His theory emphasized the role of conscious thoughts including self-efficacy, or our own beliefs in our abilities.

Detailed explanation-4: -The ego develops through one’s experience with reality, and is the rational, reasoning part of one’s personality. 3. The superego reflects the internalization of society’s rules and one’s sense of morality or conscience.