Ability Quote by Albert Bandura
“Self efficacious children tend to attribute their successes to ability, but ability attributions affect performance indirectly through perceived self-efficacy”
About This Quote
Source Book: Self‑Efficacy: The Exercise of Control, 1997
Children who credit success to innate ability boost their self‑efficacy, which then enhances future performance.
In simple terms: Attributing success to ability raises confidence and performance.
Foster ability‑focused feedback.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- classroom teaching
- parenting guidance
- coach feedback
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can educators balance ability and effort praise?
- What role does perseverance play alongside ability?
Overemphasis on ability may neglect effort.