SELF-EFFICACY AND CONFIDENCE: THEORETICAL DISTINCTIONS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR TRIAL CONSULTATION

Robert J. Cramer; Tess M.S. Neal; Stanley L. Brodsky

doi:10.1037/a0017310

SELF-EFFICACY AND CONFIDENCE: THEORETICAL DISTINCTIONS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR TRIAL CONSULTATION

Robert J. Cramer, Tess M.S. Neal, Stanley L. Brodsky

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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	https://doi.org/10.1037/a0017310
State	Published - Dec 2009
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

confidence
self-efficacy
witness preparation
witness testimony

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Developmental and Educational Psychology
Psychology (miscellaneous)

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