// Glossary
Self-Efficacy
6 topics
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Does Making Something with Your Own Hands Change Anything?
The belief that one can succeed in a particular situation. The experience of making by hand fosters the sense that 'I can do this too.'
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What Happens When Learning from Someone More Knowledgeable
Bandura's concept of belief in one's own capabilities. Learning from a more knowledgeable person can enhance or diminish self-efficacy.
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Where Does the Belief "This Is Impossible for Me" Come From?
The strength of the belief 'I can do it.' According to Bandura's theory, it is formed from past success experiences, observation of others' success, encouragement, and physical/emotional state. In DIY, small success experiences raise it.
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Where Does Interest in Learning Come From?
The belief that one can succeed in learning. In Bandura's theory, an important predictor of motivation, explaining individual differences in gaps.
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The Desire to Create Something from Nothing
The belief that 'I can do it.' The experience of creating something from nothing strongly fosters this belief.
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What Do You Feel When You Notice a 'Hole' in Your Own Knowledge?
The belief that one can learn and grow. The key is whether awareness of a hole raises or lowers this.