attribution

Question 1

definition of attribution

Answer 1

The reason a performer gives for the cause of their success or failure

Question 2

locus of control

Answer 2

whether factors are internal or external to the performer effecting the person

Question 3

stability

Answer 3

the relative permanence of the factors

Question 4

stable

Answer 4

permanent factors which cannot easily be changed

Question 5

unstable

Answer 5

temporary factors which can be changed

Question 6

ability

Answer 6

internal and stable

Question 7

effort

Answer 7

internal and unstable

Question 8

task difficultly

Answer 8

external and stable

Question 9

luck

Answer 9

external and unstable

Question 10

controllability

Answer 10

This refers to the use of internal unstable (effort) attributions: the reasons the performer gives for success or failure are changeable factors which are within their control.

Question 11

controllability for success

Answer 11

•The performer takes credit for success due to their effort, use of effective tactics etc
•This raises self confidence and encourages mastery orientation

Question 12

controllability for failure