Regression analyses show that self-efficacy contributes to achievement behavior beyond the effects of cognitive skills

People are much more likely to act on their self-percepts of efficacy inferred from many sources of information rather than rely primarily on visceral cues. This is not surprising because self knowledge based on information about one's coping skills, past accomplishments, and social comparison is considerably more indicative of capability than the indefinite stirrings of the viscera

If there is any characteristic that is distinctly human, it is the capability for reflective self-consciousness.

A theory that denies that thoughts can regulate actions does not lend itself readily to the explanation of complex human behavior.

Self efficacious children tend to attribute their successes to ability, but ability attributions affect performance indirectly through perceived self-efficacy

It is widely assumed that beliefs in personal determination of outcomes create a sense of efficacy and power, whereas beliefs that outcomes occur regardless of what one does result in apathy

Perceived self-efficacy influences the types of causal attributions people make for their performances