Chapter 2 pt.2

The construct of mastery experiences explains that people will try to do something new if it is similar to something they already do well.

Learning a new behavior that is different than one already known increases self-efficacy.

According to self-efficacy theory, when efficacious people are confronted with a difficult task, they avoid it.

The physiological and emotional state resulting from thinking about engaging in a behavior affects self-efficacy and the likelihood of engaging in the behavior.

The most effective way to increase self-efficacy is through verbal persuasion.

Vicarious learning is an effective means of increasing self-efficacy when there is a relationship between the observer and the person being observed.

Using repetition when teaching people a new skill allows helps them to develop mastery which increases their self-efficacy.

Demonstrating a new task in its entirety is the most effective way to increase self-efficacy through vicarious learning.

Including positive feedback to people learning a new skill, even when they make mistakes, is a way of increasing their self-efficacy through verbal persuasion.

Teaching people how to avoid anxiety-producing health situations is key to increasing self-efficacy.