Because of such conjointedness, behavior that exerts no effect whatsoever on outcomes is developed and consistently performed

Social cognitive theory rejects the dichotomous conception of self as agent and self as object. Acting on the environment and acting on oneself entail shifting the perspective of the same agent rather than reifying different selves regulating each other or transforming the self from agent to object

Self-belief does not necessarily ensure success, but self-disbelief assuredly spawns failure.

Self-appraisals are influenced by evaluative reactions of others.

Learning would be exceedingly laborious, not to mention hazardous, if people had to rely solely on the effects of their own actions to inform them what to do. Fortunately, most human behavior is learned observationally through modeling: from observing others one forms an idea of how new behaviors are performed, and on later occasions this coded information serves as a guide for action.

Self-efficacy is the belief in one's capabilities to organize and execute the sources of action required to manage prospective situations.

The human condition is better improved by altering detrimental circumstances and personal perspectives than by trying to alter personal outlooks, while ignoring the very circumstances that serve to nourish them