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Self-doubt creates the impetus for learning but hinders adept use of previously established skills

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Albert Bandura
Age: 95 †
Born: 1925
Born: December 4
Died: 2021
Died: July 26
Psychologist
University Teacher
Learning
Hinders
Doubt
Adept
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Impetus
Self
Previously
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Skills

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