| Bandura | Source of Motivation | How does it work? | Measurement/Scale | Theological Contrast |
| Mastery Experiences | Within the Individual | Requires past mastery experiences | High (repeated success) to Low (minimal success) | Mastery Experiences are acquired by the individual with God’s help |
| Vicarious Experiences | Others “like” the individual | Requires someone “like you” performing the task | High (strong example/mentor) to Low(limited example/mentor) | “Like” in the theological sense is extended to a global context. Support is through scriptures, testimonies… |
| Social Persuasion | Outside positive feedback | Requires positive feedback or support | High (strongly encouraged) to Low (minimally encouraged or discouraged) | Positive support and encouragement is provided via God and His Word (scripture) |
| Physiological | Within the Individual—Mind, body and emotions | Requires basic mind, body emotional needs are met | High (physiological needs met) to Low (lacks physical, mental, or emotional well-being needed for learning) | Support for the emotional, physical, and psychological well-being of a person is provided through faith via God and His Word (scripture) |
| Theological Extension | ||||
| Theological | Outside the individual—The source is God and His Word (Scripture) | Requires faith in God and the study and receiving of His Word (scripture) | High (faithfully receives/utilizes scriptures for success, support, and physiological needs) Low(minimally or does not use scriptures for support system) |
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