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“People who hold a low view of themselves [will credit] their achievements to external factors, rather than to their own capabilities.”

Quote by Albert Bandura

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Albert Bandura
Albert Bandura

Albert Bandura, born on December 4, 1925, is a renowned psychologist from Canada. He has made significant contributions to the fields of social learning theory, self-efficacy, and observational learning. more

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