Enhancing Self-Efficacy and Performance: An Experimental Comparison of Psychological Techniques.

Purpose: We assessed how 6 psychological performance enhancement techniques (PETs) differentially improved self-efficacy (SE) and skill performance. We also assessed whether vicarious experiences and verbal persuasion as posited sources of SE (Bandura, 1982 ) were supported and, further, if the effects of the 6 PETs remained after controlling for achievement motivation traits and self-esteem.

Method: A within-subject design assessed each individual across 2 trials for 3 disparate PETs.