What is self-efficacy and what is the self-efficacy model based on?

Efficacy expectations, or self-efficacy, refer to personal beliefs about an individual’s capabilities to learn or perform actions at designated levels (Bandura, 1997

Based on your understanding of the above, answer the following questions:

  • What is self-efficacy and what is the self-efficacy model based on?
  • Research an article that provides information on self-efficacy and addictions. Using the information provided from that and your course readings explain why self-efficacy may be important in effectively treating addictions.