Vicarious experiences
What Vicarious experiences means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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Reference: AQA
Observing a similar model succeed, which raises the observer's belief that they too can succeed.
Observing a similar model succeed raises the observer's belief that they can succeed too.
Topics that use Vicarious experiences
- Self-efficacy and confidence (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Crowd support
- Performance accomplishments
- Self-confidence in sport
- Self-efficacy
- Sport situation
- Stability and changeability of beliefs
- Verbal persuasion
- Competitive orientation
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