Abstract
Self-Efficacy Theory (SET; Bandura, 1986, 2000) has generated research and practice ramifications across areas of psychology. However, self-efficacy has yet to be assessed in a legal context. This article juxtaposes self-efficacy with self-confidence in terms of theoretical foundations and practical implications, with attention to the area of witness testimony. It is concluded that the concept of witness self-efficacy possesses thorough theoretical grounding as a potential target for witness preparation. As such, we put forth an integrated model of witness preparation featuring self-efficacy-bolstering techniques within an established witness-training framework.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 319-334 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| Journal | Consulting Psychology Journal |
| Volume | 61 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Dec 2009 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Keywords
- confidence
- self-efficacy
- witness preparation
- witness testimony
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychology (miscellaneous)
- Developmental and Educational Psychology
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SELF-EFFICACY AND CONFIDENCE : THEORETICAL DISTINCTIONS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR TRIAL CONSULTATION. / Cramer, Robert J.; Neal, Tess; Brodsky, Stanley L.
In: Consulting Psychology Journal, Vol. 61, No. 4, 12.2009, p. 319-334.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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