Confidence and self-efficacy in sports performance: Practice Questions

According to Vealey's model of sports confidence, which factor represents a performer's innate, stable belief in their general ability to succeed across a wide range of sporting scenarios?

According to Bandura's Theory of Self-Efficacy, which source of information is considered the most influential in developing a performer's confidence in their ability to succeed in a specific task?

In the context of self-efficacy, Bandura suggests that vicarious experiences are a key source of information. Which of the following conditions is most critical for vicarious experiences to successfully raise a performer's self-efficacy?

According to Vealey's model of sports confidence, what term is used to describe a performer's existing level of confidence in their ability to be successful in sport, prior to a specific situation?

According to Bandura's Theory of Self-Efficacy, which of the following scenarios best illustrates the use of verbal persuasion to improve a performer's confidence?

Using Bandura's Theory of Self-Efficacy, explain how a coach might use vicarious experiences to improve the confidence of a gymnast who is struggling with a new vault technique.

An elite tennis player is returning to competition after a long-term injury and is experiencing a significant drop in self-efficacy. Critically analyze how the coach can use Bandura's Theory of Self-Efficacy to rebuild the athlete's confidence.

(a) Identify and explain the four sources of information that contribute to self-efficacy according to Bandura.
(b) For each source, provide a specific practical application the coach could use to ensure the player develops a mastery orientation rather than learned helplessness.
(c) Using Vealey's model of sports confidence, explain the relationship between the athlete's trait sports confidence and their state sports confidence when facing their first match back.