Apprehension Quote by Albert Bandura
“From the social cognitive perspective, it is mainly perceived inefficacy to cope with potentially aversive events that makes them fearsome. To the extent that people believe they can prevent, terminate, or lessen the severity of aversive events, they have little reason to be perturbed by them. But if they believe they are unable to manage threats safely, they have much cause for apprehension.”
About This Quote
People fear events they feel unable to control; perceived self‑efficacy reduces anxiety about threats.
In simple terms: Feeling capable lowers fear of danger.
Key Takeaway
Build confidence in managing threats.
Themes
self‑efficacy
fear
control
psychology
Mood
anxious
hopeful
Type
educational
practical
When to use this quote
- health crises
- public speaking
- financial risk
- personal safety
- career challenges
Key Concepts
cognitive appraisal
stress management
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps increase your sense of control?
- How do you balance realistic risk with confidence?
A Different Perspective
Excessive optimism may underestimate real risks.
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