Discrepancies between self-efficacy judgment and performance will arise when either the tasks or the circumstances under which they are performed are ambiguous

Even noteworthy performance attainments do not necessarily boost perceived self-efficacy

Self-appraisals are influenced by evaluative reactions of others.

Once established, reputations do not easily change.

Perceived self-efficacy and beliefs about the locus of outcome causality must be distinguished

How children learn to use diverse sources of efficacy information in developing a stable and accurate sense of personal efficacy is a matter of considerable interest

The evaluative habits developed in sibling interactions undoubtedly affect the salience and choice of comparative referents in self-ability evaluations in later life