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"The men who build the future are those who know
that greater things are yet to come, and that they themselves will help bring
them about. Their minds are illuminated by the blazing sun of hope. They never
stop to doubt." —Melvin J. Evans
| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Self-Efficacy: This is the belief that one can master a situation and produce favorable outcomes. (by Albert Bandura in Santrock 2000, p.417) Self-Efficacy is essential to the confidence of any child, when they are trying to accomplish a task. It would be very difficult for a child to put forth the proper effort on any situation if they did not believe that they had the capability of succeeding at what they were trying to do. An interesting example, is what happens when you let a child choose between two tasks. Say that one task is much more difficult than the other, but has a greater reward. The task that is easy also has a reward, but is not as desirable reward. Do they choose one that is harder, or easier? The theory of Self-Efficacy says that if Self-Efficacy is great in a child, then they are more likely to choose the task with the greater reward because they believe that they have the competence/capability of being successful at the task. |
| DOWNLOADS |
| Self-Efficacy and ADHD: How are they related? Powerpoint presentation created by Misty |
| Self-Efficacy and ADHD: Is there a relationship? The Developmental Inquiry Paper created by Misty, November 2003 |
| REFERENCES AND FURTHER INFO |
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Dunn and Shapiro, (1999) Gender Differences in the Achievement Goal Orientations of ADHD children, Cognitive Therapy and Research, 23, No.3, 327-344. J.W. Santrock, (2003) Children, 7th Edition. New York, NY: McGraw Hill. Jacobs, Lanza, Osgood, Eccles, and Wigfield, (2002) Changes in Children’s Self-Competence and Values: Gender and Domain Differences across Grades one through Twelve, Child Development, 73:2, 509-527 Levine, M. (2002). A Mind At A Time. New York: Simon & Schuster. Maddux, J. E. (Ed). (1995). Self-Efficacy, Adaptation, and Adjustment; Theory, Research, and Application. New York: Plenum. Silvia, P.J. (2001). Self-Efficacy and interest: Experimental Studies of optimal incompetence, Journal of Vocational Behavior. 62, 237-249 |
| "The Attention Deficit Solution" 1-800-616-ADHD, funded in part by National Institutes of health. |
| EFFICACY LINKS |
| http://www.allkindsofminds.com - information about how different each child is, by Dr. Mel Levine |
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I do not have, or claim to have, a Ph.D., an Ed.S., or M.S. in psychology. I have an M.S. degree in Education with a focus on School Psychology. Before making important decisions based off of this information, it is suggested that you consult a qualified professional (physician/psychologist) to confirm that this information is accurate and up-to-date. Thank you!