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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” quote by Albert Bandura
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“Self efficacious children tend to attribute their successes to ability, but ability attributions affect performance indirectly through perceived self-efficacy”

Albert Bandura

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.

Key Takeaway

Foster ability‑focused feedback.

Themes

psychology motivation self‑efficacy education

Mood

educational encouraging

Type

theoretical practical

When to use this quote

  • classroom teaching
  • parenting guidance
  • coach feedback

Key Concepts

attribution theory confidence building learning cycles

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can educators balance ability and effort praise?
  • What role does perseverance play alongside ability?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on ability may neglect effort.

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