This document discusses the concept of self-efficacy and factors that can influence it. Self-efficacy is an individual's belief in their own ability to complete a task. It is increased through enactive mastery of tasks, vicarious modeling by observing others complete tasks, verbal persuasion telling someone they can do it, and moderate arousal levels when performing a task. Training, the Pygmalion effect of positive expectations, intelligence, and emotional stability can also increase self-efficacy.

5. 1. Enactive mastery (MOST important) Gaining relevant experience with the task or job. 2. Vicarious modeling Becoming more confident because you see someone else doing the task. More effective if you see yourself similar to the other person who's already performing a task. 3. Verbal Persuasion Motivations - someone convinces you that you can do it! 4. Arousal When you get excited about a task you'll perform better and be more confident. However, if you're too excited you may harm not improve the process Training increases self-efficacy