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Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology: “Examine Bandura’s (1977) Theory of Self-Efficacy.” [52%, 2004]

Image of the title page submitted with an essay on Bandura's (1977) Theory of Self-Efficacy for a 20-credit 'Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology' module in 2004.

In this essay I am going to examine Bandura’s theory of self-efficacy by looking closely at the individual components of his proposed model, giving examples of behaviour displayed by individuals with both high and low levels of self-efficacy, and scrutinising the research done to test his theory.

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Psychological Perspectives of Development (CORC 112): Case Study [55%, 2013]

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This essay will examine how Samuel Vimes has adjusted- and continues to adjust- to life’s changes and challenges from birth to the present day. The effects of early experiences on his development will be evaluated, with particular reference to the psychoanalytical theories of Sigmund Freud and Erik Erikson, alongside the stage-based theory formulated by Levinson et al. Stanley Milgram’s insightful investigation into the topic of obedience, together with the behaviourist principles of B. F. Skinner, will serve as the basis for a discussion of the effect of social influences on developing or modifying behaviour.

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Psychological Perspectives of Development (CORC 112): PowerPoint Presentation [70%, 2013]

Image of the first slide used in the PowerPoint Presentation given by Chris Larham as part of the 'Psychological Perspectives of Development' (CORC 112) module in 2013.

A Presentation on the Subject of Learning: Discussed from the Cognitive, Psychoanalytical and Behaviourist Perspectives.

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Psychological Issues in Health and Wellbeing [80%, 2015]

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This essay will assess Ken’s level of stress from a biopsychosocial perspective, examine cognitive coping mechanisms that Ken could employ to alleviate the pressures of life, and consider the nature of his back pain with reference to the biomedical model and psychoanalysis.[…]

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