Skip to content

Instantly share code, notes, and snippets.

@CrypticMessenger

CrypticMessenger/optimism.md

Created January 11, 2026 13:17
Show Gist options

  • Select an option

    Learn more about clone URLs
  • Save CrypticMessenger/4f79f75b28a216f11087699e235ba87b to your computer and use it in GitHub Desktop.

Select an option

Learn more about clone URLs
Save CrypticMessenger/4f79f75b28a216f11087699e235ba87b to your computer and use it in GitHub Desktop.
Download ZIP
Optimism
Raw
optimism.md
Source of Efficacy Potency Mechanism of Action Perceptual Mediator
Enactive Mastery Highest Direct evidence of performance success. Attribution: Success must be attributed to internal capability, not luck or ease.
Vicarious Experience Moderate (Context Dependent) Observation of comparable peers. Similarity: The model must be perceived as similar to the observer; fails in isolation.
Social Persuasion Variable (Catalytic) Verbal encouragement or feedback. Credibility: The persuader must be perceived as credible and the feedback as informational.
Affective States Low / Moderate Interpretation of somatic symptoms. Labeling: Arousal must be labeled as “excitement” or “energy” rather than “fear.”
Sign up for free to join this conversation on GitHub. Already have an account? Sign in to comment