Self-Efficacy: The Exercise of Control

Albert Bandura

ISBN 10: 0716728508 / ISBN 13: 9780716728504

Published by Worth Publishers, 1997

About this Item

Based on Bandura's theory that those who believe they can do what they set out to do are healthier, more efficient and more successful than those with low self-efficacy expectations. This theory has stimulated programs of research in education, clinical and developmental psychology, medicine and related fields, athletics and business organization. Num Pages: 592 pages, 59 illustrations. BIC Classification: JMC; JMH; JMR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 184 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1026. . 1997. 1997th Edition. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Self-Efficacy: The Exercise of Control
• Publisher: Worth Publishers
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0716728508
• ISBN 13: 9780716728504
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The renowned psychologist Albert Bandura's theory is that those with high self-efficacy expectancies (the belief that one can achieve what one sets out to do) are healthier, more effective and generally more successful than those with low self-efficacy expectancies. The author begins with a discussion of theory and method and then examines how belief in one's abilities affects development, mental functioning and health, with examples from the areas of psychopathology, athletics, business and international issues. The book is ideal for upper-level courses in social, developmental, clinical or organizational psychology as well as business, education, counselling and political science.

Synopsis

This volume is the result of over 20 years of psychological research by the author. It argues that those with high self-efficacy expectancies (the belief that one can achieve what one sets out to achieve) are healthier, more effective, and generally more successful than those with low self-efficacy expectancies. After a discussion of what self-efficacy is and where it comes from, the text discusses how belief in one's abilities affects developmental, mental functioning, and health; as well as its applications to the areas of psychopathology, athletics, business, and international issues.