TABLE 1.

Differences in Individuals With High and Low Self-efficacy Levels, According to Theory

Individuals with high levels of self-efficacy tend to:

• view difficult tasks as challenges to master (rather than as threats to avoid)

• set challenging goals and stay committed to them

• persevere when difficulties arise

• bounce back quickly after setbacks

Whereas, individuals with low levels of self-efficacy tend to:

• doubt their ability

• shy away from challenges

• not set the bar as high when choosing goals

• show less commitment toward goals

• give up quickly when the going gets rough

• recover slowly from failure