Self-Efficacy Beliefs Pave the Way for Success or Failure figure 5-2 A Model of How Self-Efficacy Beliefs Can Pave the Way for Success or Failure Sources of Self-Efficacy Beliefs Feedback Behavioral Patterns Results _ | Prior experience High "I know I can do this job." Behavior models Be active-select best opportunities. Manage the situation- avoid or neutralize obstacles. Set goals-establish standards. Success Plan, prepare, practice. Try hard; persevere. Creatively solve problems. Learn from setbacks. Visualize success. Limit stress. Persuasion from others Assessment of physical/ emotional state Self-efficacy beliefs Low I don't think I can get the job done." Be passive. Avoid difficult tasks. Develop weak aspirations and low commitment. Focus on personal deficiencies. Don't even try-make a weak effort. Quit or become discouraged because of setbacks. Blame setbacks on lack of ability or bad luck. Worry, experience stress, become depressed. Think of excuses for failing. Failure