Self Efficacy: The Exercise of Control by Albert Bandura (English) Paperback Boo

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Self Efficacy by Albert Bandura 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 expectancies. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The renowned psychologist Albert Banduras 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 ones 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. Author Biography Albert Bandura Table of Contents Theoretical perspectives; the nature and structure of self-efficacy; sources of self-efficacy mediating processes; developmental analysis of self-efficacy; cognitive functioning; health functioning; clinical functioning; athletic functioning; organizational functioning; collective efficacy. New Feature 1. Theoretical Perspectives The Nature of Human Agency Human Agency in Triadic Reciprocal Causation Determinism and the Exercise of Self-Influence Related Views of Personal Efficacy 2. The Nature and Structure of Self-Efficacy Perceived Self-Efficacy as a Generative Capability Active Producers versus Passive Foretellers of Performances The Self-Efficacy Approach to Personal Causation Multidimensionality of Self-Efficacy Belief Systems Self-Efficacy Causality Sources of Discordance Between Efficacy Judgment and Action 3. Sources of Self-Efficacy Enactive Mastery Experience Vicarious Experience Verbal Persuasion Physiological and Affective States Integration of Efficacy Information 4. Mediating Processes Cognitive Processes Motivational Processes Affective Processes Selection Processes 5. Developmental Analysis of Self-Efficacy Origins of a Sense of Personal Agency Familial Sources of Self-Efficacy Peers and the Broadening and Validation of Self-Efficacy School as an Agency for Cultivating Self-Efficacy Growth of Self-Efficacy through Transitional Experiences of Adolescence Self-Efficacy Concerns of Adulthood Reappraisals of Self-Efficacy with Advancing Age 6. Cognitive Functioning Students Cognitive Self-Efficacy Teachers Perceived Efficacy Collective School Efficacy 7. Health Functioning Biological Effects of Perceived Self-Efficacy Perceived Self-Efficacy in Health Promoting Behavior Prognostic Judgments and Perceived Self-Efficacy 8. Clinical Functioning Anxiety and Phobic Dysfunctions Depression Eating Disorders Alcohol and Drug Abuse 9. Athletic Functioning Development of Athletic Skills Self-Regulation of Athletic Performance Collective Team Efficacy Psychobiological Effects of Physical Exercise 10. Organizational Functioning Career Development and Pursuits Mastery of Occupational Roles Self-Efficacy in Organizational Decision Making Self-Efficacy in Enactment of Occupational Roles Collective Organizational Efficacy 11. Collective Efficacy Gauging Collective Efficacy Political Efficacy Enablement by Media Modes of Influence Enablement for Sociocultural Change Underminers of Collective Efficacy References Name and Subject Indexes Details ISBN0716728508 Author Albert Bandura Language English ISBN-10 0716728508 ISBN-13 9780716728504 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1997 Subtitle The Exercise of Control Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Edition 1st Short Title SELF-EFFICACY Birth 1925 DOI 10.1604/9780716728504 UK Release Date 1997-02-15 NZ Release Date 1997-02-15 US Release Date 1997-02-15 Imprint Worth Publishers Inc.,U.S. Illustrations 592 p. AU Release Date 1997-02-14 Pages 592 Publisher Macmillan Learning Publication Date 1997-02-15 Alternative 9780716726265 DEWEY 153.8 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:1075587;

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