Question

Albert Bandura places great emphasis on the concept of Self-Efficacy. It relates to an individual’s faith and confidence in their ability to perform some tasks successfully.

Which one of the following scenarios is the correct example of this term?

Options

• Harjot applies for the post of Captain of her House in her school. She thinks that she is capable despite her inability to organise and lead the team.

• Zara participates in a singing competition. She believes that she deserves to win even though some have performed better than her.

• David is demoralised as he performs poorly in a Computer Science examination. He thought that he had studied well and was sure that he would secure a rank in it.

• Kanak believes that he can finish the project well within a tight timeline. He has done similar projects earlier despite the paucity of time.

Answer 1

Kanak believes that he can finish the project well within a tight timeline. He has done similar projects earlier despite the paucity of time.

Explanation:

Self-efficacy means having confidence in one’s ability to complete a task successfully, usually based on past success. Kanak believes he can finish the project on time because he has done similar projects earlier, which clearly shows high self-efficacy.