Albert Bandura

People's lives are shaped by their beliefs about what they can and cannot do.

Through symbolic modeling, people can learn complex behaviors without direct experience.

Self-regulation is the key to personal achievement and well-being.

The power of modeling is evident in how children imitate aggressive behaviors they observe.

Efficacy expectations are central to motivation and behavior change.

Humans possess a social nature that motivates them to engage with others.

Disengagement of internal control permits what is normally forbidden.

Forethought is a fundamental human capability that enables planning and goal setting.

Self-efficacy determines how high people will aspire and how persistently they will persevere.

Cognitive processes play a dominant role in the acquisition and retention of behavior.

Agency operates through a triadic reciprocal causation involving personal, behavioral, and environmental factors.

People with high self-efficacy approach difficult tasks as challenges rather than threats.

Observational learning is a powerful tool for behavioral change.

Moral agency is exercised in the choices we make and the justifications we accept.

Resilience is built through experiences that enhance perceived self-efficacy.

The human mind is a formidable machine for constructing realities.

Belief in one's efficacy is a prime source of motivation.

Life's challenges are met with greater vigor when self-doubt is minimized.

Through self-reflection, individuals evaluate and adjust their behaviors.

The essence of agency is the capacity to originate action.