Attitudes Flashcards
(18 cards)
What are attitudes?
Ideas charged with emotion (positive or negative) which predisposes a class of actions to a particular social situation
Can attitudes be changed?
they can be enduring but can also be changed
it is a learned behavioural predisposition which is linked to personality
it is a functional attribution that is also internal, changeable & under control of the athlete
attitudes are unstable, learned & can be controlled or changed
How are attitudes formed?
- coach/teacher
- parents/friends
- past experience
- prejudice/stereotypes
- media
How can positive experiences be formed amongst athletes?
- success & achievement
- support & rapport
- growth & learning
How can negative experiences be formed amongst athletes?
- failure & setbacks
- pressure & stress
- conflict & adversity
Components of attitude
- cognitive
- affective
- behavioural
Cognitive component
knowledge and beliefs are formed through past experience and what we have learned from others
eg. I believe rugby training keeps me fit.
Affective component
feelings and emotions, depend on past experiences such as satisfaction, enjoyment
eg. I enjoy training.
Behavioural component
intended behaviour/action
eg. I regularly attend training.
What model is used to display the components of attitude?
the triadic model
How are attitudes changed?
by modifying any of the components
modifying the cognitive component
updating knowledge or providing with new info
eg. coach shows evidence that weight training produces larger gains in muscular hypertrophy
modifying the affective component
providing the person with new & positive experiences
eg. moving an athlete into a more talented training group
modifying the behavioural component
success & reinforcement, if a skill is simplified or form of guidance is used
eg. teacher spends time building confidence of gymnast by going through movements separately
cognitive dissonance definition
a state of psychological discomfort or tension experienced when holding 2 conflicting beliefs, values or attitudes
how do you reduce dissonance?
one of the conflicting ideas needs to be reduced, therefore changing attitudes
suggests a mismatch in aspects of attitude will form a dissonance
persuasive communication
used to foster positive attitudes
what needs to be considered to change attitudes
- persuader needs to be an expert, trustworthy & understand recipient
- message is clear, unambiguous & balanced
- recipient open to change, accepting & understanding
- situation is safe & non-threatening
