What is self-efficacy? Why is it important? What factors are important in the development of
self-efficacy?
What will be an ideal response?
Self-efficacy is an individual's concept of their own abilities and their capacity to influence
events. It is social cognition concerning one's competencies. It is important because it is a
contributing factor to self-esteem, to social cognition and to peer relationships. Factors which
contribute to the development of self-efficacy are experiences and learning how to accomplish a task;
encouragement from others, particularly parents and teachers; good models; opportunities for social
comparisons – models with whom the child can compare themselves.
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