According to social-cognitive theory, there are two key points in bringing about psychological change in therapy

According to social-cognitive theory, there are two key points in bringing about psychological change in therapy. One is that low levels of perceived self-effi cacy contribute to a wide variety of psychological dysfunctions, including anxiety and depression. The other is that self-effi cacy perceptions can be increased therapeutically, especially through modeling and guided mastery therapies. In modeling, models demonstrate the skills and subskills necessary in specifi c situations. In guided participation, the person is assisted in performing these modeled behaviors. Research supports the use of these procedures in raising the perception of self-effi cacy.