Attitudes Flashcards
(10 cards)
How are attitudes formed?
Through a process called socialisation
Name the three components of the triadic model of attitude.
Cognitive component
Effective component
Behavioural component
Name two psychological theories that you could use to help change an attitude
Cognitive dissonance
Persuasive Communication Theory
Name the four parts of the Persuasive Communication Theory
The persuader
The message
The recipient
The situation
Explain the cognitive component of the triadic model - using a positive attitude towards Physical Activity
The beliefs you have towards an attitude object. eg I believe Physical Activity is good for me
Explain the Effective component of the triadic model - using a positive attitude towards Physical Activity
The feelings you have towards and attitude object. eg I feel good when I take part in Physical Activity
Explain the Behavioural component of the triadic model - using a positive attitude towards Physical Activity
The behaviours you show towards an attitude object. eg I take part in Physical Activity regularly.
Give a definition for attitude
The beliefs, feelings and behaviours you show towards an attitude object
Challenging an existing belief with a new belief would be an example of which model to change attitudes?
Cognitive dissonance
Who would be an effective persuader according to persuasive communication theory?
Someone of high importance
Someone who is good at the sport themselves
Someone with good communication skills
