Albert Bandura's highly anticipated examination of his vastly influential work on self-efficacy is now available. The result of over 20 years of research by this renowned psychologist, the book articulates comprehensively Bandura's theory that believing one can achieve what one sets out to do results in a healthier, more effective, and generally more successful life.
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66 of 70 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Albert Bandura explores the self-system throughout lifespan. Self-regulation and perceived self-efficacy help people to adjust to realities of each life's stage, from early childhood till aging and preparation to death.
Perceived self-efficacy refers to beliefs in one's capabilities to organize and execute the courses of action required to produce given attainments.
I have found this book very helpful and well structured. Bandura gives a broad hint to the reader, and offers answers to some of the most important and advanced issues that each of us encounters during life. The book stimulates a better awareness of humans' potentials, and encourages to rivisit our constructs.
Bandura's study on self-efficacy is supported by the citation of 47 pages of references. It is highly consistent and fascinating; and this book is an outstanding tool for improving our quality of life.
Perceived self-efficacy refers to beliefs in one's capabilities to organize and execute the courses of action required to produce given attainments.
I have found this book very helpful and well structured. Bandura gives a broad hint to the reader, and offers answers to some of the most important and advanced issues that each of us encounters during life. The book stimulates a better awareness of humans' potentials, and encourages to rivisit our constructs.
Bandura's study on self-efficacy is supported by the citation of 47 pages of references. It is highly consistent and fascinating; and this book is an outstanding tool for improving our quality of life.
47 of 53 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Dr. Bandura has written an excellent book for scholars, researchers, as well as the casual observer of human nature and behavior. It is comprehensive and well documented. He helps one understand why some people seem to get what they want and need out of life and others do not. I give it my highest recommendation.
53 of 65 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
Self-efficacy and perceived self-efficacy are Bandura's terms for what we all experience in our own lives: Some of us can; some of us can but think we can't; and some of us can't but think we can. Finding the right balance is important. This book is easy to read, easy to understand, and makes Bandura's concepts personal
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Minnesota
Bougth the book for phd. work. It has great information in it. Was sent in a very timely manner. This book was used but in very good condition. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Minnesota
4.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting - if you have a particular interest in this subject
This is pretty weighty stuff so I think it would be very tedious to read if you didn't have a particular interest in the subject. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Leslie Chilton
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wow! Speechless!
This book is completely transformational for me. I can promise you that it will change your life forever. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Marc Dumont
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A must read
This is a landmark book for anyone interested in self-efficacy theory. Albert Bandura makes this theory understandable and applicable to mutiple disciplines!
Published 13 months ago by Mappy
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Understanding the importance of self-efficacy
This book is well written, easy to understand, and provides the reader with an understanding of what self-efficacy is and why it is important. Great as a text book. Read more
Published on March 20, 2010 by C. Wade
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Brief Introduction to Bandura's Self-Efficacy
Bandura's work in psychology is (in my opinion) the most agent-friendly and self-empowering. I'm convinced that the most effective way to beat anxiety is to identify its source in... Read more
Published on January 29, 2008 by Michael Fletcher
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A magnificent volume
In this volume, Professor Bandura situates the self-efficacy construct within a theory of personal and collective agency that operates in concert with other sociocognitive factors... Read more
Published on February 11, 2006 by MFP
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