Compare and Contrast Bandura's Concept of Self-Efficacy and Rotter's Concept

question 36

Essay

Compare and contrast Bandura's concept of self-efficacy and Rotter's concept of locus of control.Explain at least two ways they are similar and at least two ways they are dissimilar.

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Definitions:

Lecturer

A person who gives talks or speeches on specific subjects, often in an academic or educational setting.

Cognitive Miser

A model of social cognition that characterises people as using the least complex and demanding cognitions that are able to produce generally adaptive behaviours.

Cognitive Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision-making processes, often leading to quick but sometimes inaccurate judgments.

Self-Concept

The comprehensive understanding an individual has of themselves, inclusive of beliefs, attitudes, and perceptions.