Flashcards on Educational Psychology: Self, Confidence, Learning
Educational Psychology: Self, Confidence, Learning Guide
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Learner Self-Efficacy
20 cards
Card 1
Question: What is self-efficacy and who is the main representative associated with this concept?
Answer: Self-efficacy is the belief in one's ability to succeed in a specific task; the main representative is Albert Bandura.
Card 2
Question: What question does self-efficacy answer?
Answer: “Can I do this successfully?” — it assesses belief in ability to succeed at a specific task.
Card 3
Question: How do learners with high self-efficacy typically behave?
Answer: They try harder, persist longer, and cope better with difficulties.
Card 4
Question: What is L2 linguistic confidence?
Answer: Confidence specifically in using a second language; students with strong L2 confidence are more willing to communicate and participate.
Card 5
Question: How do internal comparisons affect learners' self-efficacy?
Answer: Learners compare abilities across domains (e.g., “I'm better at English than German”), which shapes their perceived competence in specific areas.
Card 6
Question: How do experiences of success and failure influence self-efficacy?
Answer: Success usually increases confidence and motivation; repeated failure may lower self-esteem and self-efficacy.
Card 7
Question: How do cultural factors shape self-efficacy?
Answer: Culture influences self-evaluation—some cultures encourage modesty, others encourage self-promotion—affecting how learners view their abilities.
Card 8
Question: What role does feedback play in shaping learner self-efficacy?
Answer: Feedback from teachers, classmates, and parents strongly shapes self-perception; it influences confidence and motivation.
Card 9
Question: What are reflected appraisals in the context of self-efficacy?
Answer: Learners interpret environmental clues about how others see them; feedback is often indirect and shapes self-beliefs.
Card 10
Question: Why must teachers be careful about their feedback regarding self-efficacy?
Answer: Because feedback strongly affects students' confidence and motivation and can change their beliefs about their abilities.