Akilah just graduated from high school; she is trying out for the soccer team at the college she will attend in the fall. She knows that it will be more competitive than her high school team, but she believes in her ability to succeed and plans to practice all summer. Bandura would say that Akilah might have an edge over some competitors simply because she has __________.

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Bandura's theory of self-efficacy suggests that individuals who believe in their ability to succeed and perform well in a specific area (such as sports) are more likely to actually succeed in that area. Akilah's belief in her abilities, or high self-efficacy, gives her an advantage over competitors who may doubt their own abilities.

Akilah Just Graduated from High School; She Is Trying Out