The researcher who developed self-efficacy theory, Albert Bandura, proposes four ways self-efficacy can be increased. Which of the following is one of these four ways that involves becoming more confident because you see someone else doing the task?
A) arousal
B) enactive mastery
C) focused training
D) vicarious modeling
E) verbal persuasion

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Vicarious modeling involves becoming more confident because you see someone else doing the task. This is one of the four ways self-efficacy can be increased, as proposed by Albert Bandura. Arousal, enactive mastery, and verbal persuasion are the other three ways. Focused training is not one of the four ways proposed by Bandura.

The Researcher Who Developed Self-Efficacy Theory, Albert Bandura, Proposes Four