"Bandura’s findings were particularly important in 1960s America, when lawmakers, broadcasters, and the general public were engaged in serious debate regarding the effects of television violence on the behavior of children."

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“Self-belief does not necessarily ensure success, but self-disbelief assuredly spawns failure.”

“Persons who have a strong sense of efficacy deploy their attention and effort to the demands of the situation and are spurred by obstacles to greater effort.”

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“If self-efficacy is lacking, people tend to behave ineffectually, even though they know what to do.”

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