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The effects of outcome expectancies on performance motivation are partly governed by self-beliefs of efficacy

Albert Bandura

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Albert Bandura
Age: 95 †
Born: 1925
Born: December 4
Died: 2021
Died: July 26
Psychologist
University Teacher
Performances
Expectancy
Motivation
Efficacy
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Governed
Belief
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Self
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Outcomes
Beliefs
Performance

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