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Doctor of Social Leadership Program

Karen Blair

Omega Graduate School

April 10, 2025

Topic: Self Efficacy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Content Questions

Self -Efficacy

Introduction

The (Cambridge dictionary, 2019) states that " Self-Efficacy is a person's belief that they can be

successful when carrying out a particular task." Therefore, the perception surrounding self-

efficacy is primarily in reference to individual's beliefs in regards to being capable of

demonstrating authority over their goals and aspirations. Ultimately, believers in Christ are

motivated by the Word of Almighty YAH and they develop a daily mindset that they "Can do all

things through Christ that strengthens them. "According to (APA.ORG, 2009) “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) This concept is considered a

very important and fundamental criteria for motivating an individual towards maximizing their

natural and spiritual desire to succeed in life. However, the self–efficacy approach tends to varies

from among individuals and that is primarily based on the situation or circumstances that avail

itself or the environment constraint. It is also considered a primary factor that motives a person’s

desire to learn and achieve positive outcome in goal establishment and achieving academical

success. Thus, it is justifiable to say that the holy scriptures are the primary and fundamental

principles that promote the idea of 'Self-Efficacy' in the life of a believer.

Keywords: Self Efficacy, beliefs, Motivation, Capability, Positive, Academics. 

 

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Self -Efficacy

Review of the Literatures

 

The Theory of Self-Efficacy currently plays a very significant role in both the research of clinical

practices and education. For example, in the area of health psychology the practices of self-

efficacy have been made applicable to a diversified area of behavioral practices. (Carey, M. P., &

Forsyth, A. D. 2009). Also, an advance awareness of this trait tends to lead to the promotion of

Individual’s growth and productivity. The average person who demonstrates a high Self-Efficacy

believe that challenges are there to be mastered, but in contrast those with a low sense of Self-

Efficacy view complicated assignment as a threat and thus remove themselves from those tasks.

For example, Cain v. Able scenario and the manner in which Cain responded or reacted to the

selection of his brother's tribute instead of his offering. (Self-Esteem and the Bible. (2024). 

(Bandura, A, 1977) outlined that, the development of an individual efficacy believes are often 

interpreted from the influences of four main studies. 

1. Performance Outcomes - referring to the Mastering of their experiences and the positive result 

    that a person gains by confronting and mastering the challenges that avail themselves. 

2. Vicarious Experiences - Is considered the second important aspect of the efficacy belief

    process and it refers to those who acquire experiences from watching other people completing 

    challenging assignments. 

 

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3. Verbal Persuasion - relates to the influential factors of Self-Efficacy such as encouragement 

    and discouragement of an individual's performance while completing a project. 

4. Physiological Feedback - focuses on the fact that people often base their perception of Self- 

    Efficacy from the bodily sensation or emotional arousal. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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References

 

Carey, M. P., & Forsyth, A. D. (2009). Self-Efficacy Teaching Tip Sheet. American

Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/pi/aids/resources/education/self-efficacy 

Self-Esteem and the Bible. (2024). Foundations. https://foundations.vision.org/selfesteem-and- 

bible-1222 

Cambridge Dictionary. (2019, November 27). SELF-EFFICACY | definition in the 

Cambridge English Dictionary. Cambridge.org. 

Lopez-Garrido, G. (2023, July 10). Bandura’s self-efficacy theory of motivation in psychology. 

Simply Psychology. https://www.simplypsychology.org/self-efficacy.html 

Artino, A. R. (2012). Academic self-efficacy: from educational theory to instructional practice. 

Perspectives on Medical Education, 1(2), 76–85. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40037-012-0012-5 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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