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“People infer high self-efficacy from successes achieved through minimal effort on difficult tasks, but they infer low self-efficacy if they had to work hard under favorable conditions to master relatively easy tasks” quote by Albert Bandura
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“People infer high self-efficacy from successes achieved through minimal effort on difficult tasks, but they infer low self-efficacy if they had to work hard under favorable conditions to master relatively easy tasks”

Albert Bandura

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Source Journal Article: Self‑Efficacy, 1977

People judge competence by how easily tasks are mastered; easy success boosts confidence, while hard work on easy tasks lowers it.

In simple terms: Success effort influences self‑belief.

Key Takeaway

Recognize effort’s role in confidence.

Themes

confidence perception effort

Mood

analytical critical

Type

psychological educational

When to use this quote

  • education
  • workplace
  • skill learning

Key Concepts

social psychology motivation

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you value effort or outcome more?
  • How does this bias affect teamwork?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on ease can mask true ability.

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