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

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

The adequacy of performance attainments depends upon the personal standards against which they are judged

After people become convinced they have what it takes to succeed, they persevere in the face of adversity and quickly rebound from setbacks. By sticking it out through tough times, they emerge stronger from adversity.

The effects of outcome expectancies on performance motivation are partly governed by self-beliefs of efficacy

Except for events that carry great weight, it is not experience per se, but how they match expectations, that governs their emotional impact

Reasonably accurate appraisal of one's own capabilities is, therefore, of considerable value in successful functioning. Large misjudgments of personal efficacy in either direction have consequences. People who grossly overestimate their capabilities undertake activities that are clearly beyond their reach. As a result, they get themselves into considerable difficulties, undermine their credibility, and suffer needless failures. Some of the missteps, of course, can produce serious, irreparable harm