Albert Bandura and the self-efficacy factor

Stefano Calicchio

• Publisher: Stefano Calicchio
• Year: 2023
• Topic: Psychology
• eBook ISBN:
  9791222451145
• Subtopic: History & Theory in Psychology
• Index: Psychology

Who is Albert Bandura and how did he revolutionise the field of psychology with his theory on self-efficacy? What is the impact of this theory in the modern world? Immerse yourself in an exploration of Albert Bandura's fascinating life and ideas. Discover how Bandura, one of the giants of psychology, redefined our understanding of human potential with the concept of self-efficacy. Through detailed analyses of his pioneering research and the fundamental principles of his theory, as well as practical exercises and insights for self-reflection, this book offers a comprehensive overview of Bandura's contribution to psychology.
From his personal growth journey to his groundbreaking studies on social learning, you will explore how Bandura analysed how we face life's challenges to develop confidence in our abilities. Be prepared to discover how the concept of self-efficacy can transform your life by developing confidence and personal effectiveness, an essential resource for anyone wishing to explore the power of the human mind in the modern world.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Albert Bandura and the self-efficacy factor
• Table of contents
• Introduction
• The life and work of Albert Bandura
• Bandura and the training period
• The start of a working career
• The Maturity Period
• Bandura and behaviourism: a historical framework
• Albert Bandura in the context of social psychology
• The impact of Bandura in the context of social psychology
• Social learning theory
• Bandura and the main theories of social psychology
• Bandura and the evolution of social psychology
• Bandura in the contemporary context
• The concept of social learning
• Learning and social psychology
• The historical roots of social learning
• The basic principles of social learning
• How social learning works according to Bandura
• Implications of social learning for human behaviour
• How self-efficacy develops
• The concept of self-efficacy according to Bandura
• A general framework for self-efficacy
• Applying self-efficacy in one's life
• Self-efficacy and personal experiences
• Difference between self-efficacy and self-esteem
• Self-efficacy in the world of work
• Self-efficacy and work performance
• Training, career and professional development
• Leadership and self-efficacy
• Self-efficacy and job burnout
• Self-efficacy and psychological well-being
• Finding one's well-being and balance through self-efficacy
• Self-efficacy as a resilience factor
• Self-efficacy and self-esteem
• Self-efficacy in the context of therapy and clinical psychology
• Self-efficacy, Bandura and neuroscience
• Neuroscience and self-efficacy: the physiological basis of matter
• Self-efficacy and neurotransmitters
• Self-efficacy and neuronal plasticity
• Self-efficacy, neuences and the unconscious
• The practical application of neuroscience in self-efficacy: improving everyday life
• Conclusion
• Bibliography
• Notes