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== Visualization and confidence building ==

== Visualization and confidence building ==

''See also:'' [[Visualization (psychology)]] and [[Confidence]] and [[Courage]]

''See also:'' [[Visualization (psychology)]] and Confidence and [[Courage]]

In [[psychology]], [[Visualization (psychology)|visualization]] is the process of creating mental images or rehearsing movements in your mind. It's also known as mental imagery.<ref>[https://www.google.com/search?q=what+is+visualization+in+psychology&oq=what+is+visualization+in+&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqDQgAEAAYkQIYgAQYigUyDQgAEAAYkQIYgAQYigUyDQgBEAAYkQIYgAQYigUyBwgCEAAYgAQyBggDEEUYOTIHCAQQABiABDIHCAUQABiABDIHCAYQABiABDIHCAcQABiABDIHCAgQABiABDIGCAkQLhhA0gEINjI4NmowajGoAgiwAgE&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 What is visualization in psychology?]</ref>

In [[psychology]], [[Visualization (psychology)|visualization]] is the process of creating mental images or rehearsing movements in your mind. It's also known as mental imagery.<ref>[https://www.google.com/search?q=what+is+visualization+in+psychology&oq=what+is+visualization+in+&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqDQgAEAAYkQIYgAQYigUyDQgAEAAYkQIYgAQYigUyDQgBEAAYkQIYgAQYigUyBwgCEAAYgAQyBggDEEUYOTIHCAQQABiABDIHCAUQABiABDIHCAYQABiABDIHCAcQABiABDIHCAgQABiABDIGCAkQLhhA0gEINjI4NmowajGoAgiwAgE&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 What is visualization in psychology?]</ref>

Visualization is often used in [[sport psychology]] where the athlete mentally rehearses a perfect performance. Research indicates that people who engage in positive visualization tend to exhibit higher levels of self-[[confidence]] and they are more apt to pursue their goals with determination.<ref>[https://quenza.com/blog/visualization-exercises/#:~:text=Research%20has%20shown%20that%20individuals,psychology%20to%20improve%20athletic%20performance. Harness the Power Within: With Effective Visualization Exercises]</ref><ref>[https://leaders.com/articles/personal-growth/visualization/ 8 Visualization Strategies That Make Your Goals a Reality]</ref> Visualization is also used for [[stress management]] and [[anxiety]] reduction.<ref>[https://modernrecoveryservices.com/wellness/coping/skills/cognitive/visualization/#:~:text=Goal%20achievement.%20One%20key%20benefit%20of%20visualization,increasing%20the%20likelihood%20of%20achieving%20desired%20outcomes.Visualization: Definition, Benefits, and Techniques], Modern Recovery</ref>

Visualization is often used in [[sport psychology]] where the athlete mentally rehearses a perfect performance. Research indicates that people who engage in positive visualization tend to exhibit higher levels of [[self-confidence]] and they are more apt to pursue their goals with determination.<ref>[https://quenza.com/blog/visualization-exercises/#:~:text=Research%20has%20shown%20that%20individuals,psychology%20to%20improve%20athletic%20performance. Harness the Power Within: With Effective Visualization Exercises]</ref><ref>[https://leaders.com/articles/personal-growth/visualization/ 8 Visualization Strategies That Make Your Goals a Reality]</ref> Visualization is also used for [[stress management]] and [[anxiety]] reduction.<ref>[https://modernrecoveryservices.com/wellness/coping/skills/cognitive/visualization/#:~:text=Goal%20achievement.%20One%20key%20benefit%20of%20visualization,increasing%20the%20likelihood%20of%20achieving%20desired%20outcomes.Visualization: Definition, Benefits, and Techniques], Modern Recovery</ref>

== How self-efficacy changes self-identity ==

== How self-efficacy changes self-identity ==

''See also:'' [[Skill]] and [[Interpersonal skills]] and [[Communication skills]] and [[Emotional intelligence]]

''See also:'' [[Identity (psychology)]] and [[Skill]] and [[Interpersonal skills]] and [[Communication skills]] and [[Emotional intelligence]]

[[Self-efficacy]] refers to an individual's belief in his or her capacity to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainments (Bandura, 1977, 1986, 1997). Self-efficacy reflects confidence in the ability to exert control over one's own [[motivation]], behavior, and social environment."<ref>[https://www.apa.org/pi/aids/resources/education/self-efficacy#:~:text=Self%2Defficacy%20refers%20to%20an,%2C%20behavior%2C%20and%20social%20environment. Self-efficacy]</ref> See also: [[Agency (psychology)]] and [[Interpersonal skills]] and [[Social intelligence]]

As far as  [[Identity (psychology)|self-identity]], Adams and Marshall (1996) established that identity formation provides five functions:<ref>[https://courses.lumenlearning.com/adolescent/chapter/identity-development-theory/#:~:text=Adams%20and%20Marshall%20(1996)%20established,of%20personal%20control%20of%20their Identity Development Theory], Lumen Learning</ref>

 

'''1.''' A structure and order to self-knowledge. (Self-knowledge: Understanding your one's [[emotion]]s, desires, abilities, and limitations). See: [[Self-concept]] and [[Self-awareness]] and [[Self-efficacy]] and [[Skill]]

 

'''2.''' A sense of consistency and coherence to [[belief]]s, [[Goal setting|goal]]s, and self-knowledge

 

 

 

'''5.''' A sense of personal control of their choices and outcomes. See: [[Agency (psychology)]] and [[Will (psychology)]]

Self-efficacy significantly affects self-identity by influencing how a person perceives their capabilities and competence in various areas of life which shapes their overall self-image and determine the type and difficulty of the goals they set for themselves. This strongly influences to how they see themselves as a person. A strong sense of self-efficacy can cause a more [[positive thinking|positive]] self-identity, whereas low self-efficacy can result in a more negative self-perception.<ref>[https://www.google.com/search?q=How+does+self-efficacy+affect+self-identity&sca_esv=6612082edc0c7c53&sxsrf=AHTn8zoISn7jApggmeJSz14-fHfhPKC_dQ%3A1739474476715&ei=LEauZ4ixK5Os0PEPq_WyoQQ&ved=0ahUKEwiI956yr8GLAxUTFjQIHau6LEQQ4dUDCBA&uact=5&oq=How+does+self-efficacy+affect+self-identity&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiK0hvdyBkb2VzIHNlbGYtZWZmaWNhY3kgYWZmZWN0IHNlbGYtaWRlbnRpdHkyBBAjGCcyBRAAGO8FMggQABiiBBiJBTIFEAAY7wUyBRAAGO8FMggQABiiBBiJBUjYK1CLDFilJHABeAGQAQGYAfMCoAGjGKoBCDAuMTAuMi4zuAEDyAEA-AEBmAIFoALcB8ICChAAGLADGNYEGEfCAggQABiABBiiBMICCBAhGKABGMMEmAMAiAYBkAYIkgcHMS4yLjAuMqAHm0k&sclient=gws-wiz-serp How does self-efficacy affect self-identity?]</ref>

Self-efficacy significantly affects self-identity by influencing how a person perceives their capabilities and competence in various areas of life which shapes their overall self-image and determine the type and difficulty of the goals they set for themselves. This strongly influences to how they see themselves as a person. A strong sense of self-efficacy can cause a more [[positive thinking|positive]] self-identity, whereas low self-efficacy can result in a more negative self-perception.<ref>[https://www.google.com/search?q=How+does+self-efficacy+affect+self-identity&sca_esv=6612082edc0c7c53&sxsrf=AHTn8zoISn7jApggmeJSz14-fHfhPKC_dQ%3A1739474476715&ei=LEauZ4ixK5Os0PEPq_WyoQQ&ved=0ahUKEwiI956yr8GLAxUTFjQIHau6LEQQ4dUDCBA&uact=5&oq=How+does+self-efficacy+affect+self-identity&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiK0hvdyBkb2VzIHNlbGYtZWZmaWNhY3kgYWZmZWN0IHNlbGYtaWRlbnRpdHkyBBAjGCcyBRAAGO8FMggQABiiBBiJBTIFEAAY7wUyBRAAGO8FMggQABiiBBiJBUjYK1CLDFilJHABeAGQAQGYAfMCoAGjGKoBCDAuMTAuMi4zuAEDyAEA-AEBmAIFoALcB8ICChAAGLADGNYEGEfCAggQABiABBiiBMICCBAhGKABGMMEmAMAiAYBkAYIkgcHMS4yLjAuMqAHm0k&sclient=gws-wiz-serp How does self-efficacy affect self-identity?]</ref>

*''[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10641366/ Thinking about self-efficacy]''. ''Behavior Modification''. 2000 Jan;24(1):30-56. doi: 10.1177/0145445500241002.

*''[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10641366/ Thinking about self-efficacy]''. ''Behavior Modification''. 2000 Jan;24(1):30-56. doi: 10.1177/0145445500241002.

*''[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33892999/ The Effects of Self-Efficacy and Locus of Control on Cyberbully/Victim Status in Adolescents]''. Journal of Pediatric Nursing. 2021 Nov-Dec:61:e15-e21. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2021.04.004. Epub 2021 Apr 21.

*''[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33892999/ The Effects of Self-Efficacy and Locus of Control on Cyberbully/Victim Status in Adolescents]''. Journal of Pediatric Nursing. 2021 Nov-Dec:61:e15-e21. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2021.04.004. Epub 2021 Apr 21.

== See also ==

== See also ==

*[[Problem solving]]

*[[Problem solving]]

*[[Self-control]]

*[[Self-control]]