POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

UNDERSTANDING
THE SELF
ACTIVITY 8 AND ASSESSMENT 8

SY, JOHN ALLEN P.

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07/07/2022
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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING MS. MA. LUZ CENTENO

Activity 8
Examine your goals by writing down your short and long-term goals. Identify the possible
barriers and ways to achieve your goals.
1. Short-Term:
a. Submit all required schoolwork on time.
b. Finish the semester with good grades.
c. To buy a new pc.
d. Clean the house.
e. Repotting of plants.
f. Improve my writing skills
g. Finish my workout routine.
h. Create a savings plan.
i. Learn Japanese language.
j. Reduce sugar intake.
k. Sleep earlier.

2. Long-Term:
a. Finish my degree in Civil Engineering.
b. Getting master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
c. Start a business.
d. Buy my own House,
e. Getting my own car.
f. Getting land properties.
g. Retirement plans.
h. Finding a lifetime partner.
i. Be a parent.
j. Invest in good business.
k. Make my family debt-free.

3. Barriers to Achieve Goals

a. Lack of time
b. Bad daily routine
c. Financial incapacity
d. Improper habits
e. Low motivation
f. Fear of failure
g. Forgetfulness

h. Fatigue

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” ACT 8 AND ASS 8
-Philippians 4:13
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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING MS. MA. LUZ CENTENO

i. Incompetence
j. Staying inside comfort zone
k. Poor time management
l. Negative thinking
m. Lack of effort
n. Lack of support
o. Unhealthy environment and surroundings
p. Poor judgement
q. Lack of resources

4. Ways to Achieve Goals

a. Develop action plan
b. Break the goal into smaller parts
c. Identify the current and possible obstacles
d. Make a daily plan
e. Have a healthy routine
f. Save money
g. Learn new things
h. Nurture skills and talents
i. Be confident
j. Manage time efficiently
k. Always grab the opportunities
l. Focus on more significant tasks
m. Ask for help
n. Make friends
o. Find a mentor
p. Always visualize things related to my goals
q. Take action
r. Believe in oneself
s. Set a deadline for tasks
t. Maintain a good mindset
u. Be patient
v. Keep on trying
w. Learn from previous mistakes

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” ACT 8 AND ASS 8
-Philippians 4:13
 POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES UTS
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING MS. MA. LUZ CENTENO

Assessment 8
Explain the question below, before you begin writing read the passage carefully and
compose your thoughts. Your essay should be as well organized and as carefully written as
you can make it.
1. Why does self-efficacy matter?
2. Explain the five theoretical constructs of self-efficacy.
3. How can you apply Dweck’s Theory of Mindset in your everyday life?

At first glance, you might say that every people in the world are all different. Various
factors make every single individual different from each other such as looks, skills, behaviors,
etc. But I am certain that there is a thing that is common between every one of us, and that is
our individual dreams. Each of us has dreams and goals for the future. A challenge, a rejection,
or a failure may demotivate us or even cause us to lose faith in ourselves at some point in our
lives. Despite these obstacles, we must persevere, give it another shot, and keep believing in
our ability to succeed. Self-efficacy, according to Bandura (1994), is the conviction that one can
accomplish a task or come to a conclusion. When it comes to accomplishing our objectives and
goals, self-efficacy is important. If we hold that conviction, we will be driven and motivated to
keep going because we are aware of the reason for what we do.

There are a variety of biological, sociological, psychological, and spiritual aspects that
can affect our drive or lack of self-belief when it comes to self-efficacy. According to Bandura,
all of these elements—including mastery experiences, vicarious experiences, social persuasion,
emotional and physiological states, and imaginal experiences—are the reasons of our self-
confidence and self-doubt. When we discuss about mastery experiences, we are referring to
the feelings one has after successfully overcoming a new task. According to Bandura, because
they offer the most verifiable proof of whether a person has what it takes to achieve, mastery
experiences are the most significant source of efficacy knowledge. Success fosters a strong
sense of self-efficacy. Failures undercut it, especially if they take place before a strong sense of
efficacy is developed. This optimistic way of thinking—believing that one can accomplish goals
they set for themselves—is advantageous because part of the challenge of improving at
anything or learning anything new is ensuring that the individual believes they can complete
the task effectively. For the vicarious experiences provided by social role models, it involves
watching other people do their tasks successfully. When one has positive role models in their
life (especially those who demonstrate a healthy level of self-efficacy), one is more likely to
absorb at least a few of those positive self-beliefs. Older siblings, older friends, camp
counselors, parents, aunts and uncles, grandparents, teachers, coaches, and employers are all

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” ACT 8 AND ASS 8
-Philippians 4:13
 POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES UTS
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING MS. MA. LUZ CENTENO

examples of social role models. In social persuasion, receiving positive verbal feedback while
undertaking a complex task persuades a person to believe that they have the skills and
capabilities to succeed. Since this one is very effective, verbal persuasion works on any age, but
the earlier it is administered the more it is likely to encourage building of self-efficacy. For the
fourth one which is emotional and physiological states, it only states that the physiological,
emotional, and psychological well-being of a person influences its feelings about its own
abilities in a particular situation. Therefore, the self-efficacy can improve when the person can
handle its mood by managing its anxiety and trying to improve its mood. And for the last one,
imaginal experiences (or visualization) is basically someone attempting to portray their goals as
achievable. Visualization is about putting yourself (in your head) in a pole position to being
capable of achieving anything one sets their mind to. To improve one's own or a child's self-
efficacy using this method, the emphasis must be on painting a picture in which success
appears to be the most likely outcome.
High self-efficacy has been linked with numerous benefits to daily life, such as resilience
to adversity and stress, healthy lifestyle habits, improved employees’ performance, and
educational achievement. According to health psychologists (Bandura, 1988), people are more
likely to engage in healthy behaviors when they feel confident in their capabilities to
successfully carry out those behaviors. Self-efficacy is also a factor that encourages people to
make other healthy lifestyle choices, such as eating a healthy diet or quitting smoking. Health
psychologists believe that self-efficacy can be used to promote a healthy lifestyle in whatever
way one wishes. The relationship between education and self-efficacy was the subject of
research by Mart van Dinther and many of his colleagues in 2011. According to their findings,
self-efficacy is related to things like the techniques pupils employ, the objectives they set for
themselves, and their academic success. That is to say, higher levels of self-efficacy are
associated with what are generally seen as positive student life patterns. This implies that folks
with higher levels of self-efficacy may perform better academically and be more organized.
From now on, we can adopt a mentality that prioritizes training and practice. We can
formulate the appropriate response to a particular task using the mindset theory. It's critical to
recognize that failures and rejections present us with an opportunity to learn and develop on
the road to success rather than merely relying on the abilities we already possess. We can use
the lessons learned as a springboard for growth and success.

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” ACT 8 AND ASS 8
-Philippians 4:13