Weiners Attribution Theory Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
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What does ATTRIBUTION THEORY EXPLAIN?
A
How individuals and teams elevate levels of success and failiure
2
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What does CONTROLLABILITY EXPLAIN?
A
If the consequences are in or out of someone’s control
3
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What 4 FACTORS did WEINER IDENTIFY to affect ACHIEVEMENT? WHEN?
A
- 1974
- Ability
- Effort
- Task difficulty
- Luck
4
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What is mean by LOCUS OF CAUSALITY?
A
Whether the attributions are internal or external factos
5
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What is meant by STABILITY?
A
- Whether the causes were permanent (stable) or changeable (unstable)
- In relation to time
6
Q
What effects ATTRIBUTION?
A
- Accountability (varies with level of performer)
- Whether the focus is on outcome or task-mastery goals
7
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What is the MODEL for WEINERS ADAPTED PROCCESS of ATTRIBUTION?
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Outcome —> Available info on event —> Causal attribution —> Expectancy / Affective response —> Decision for subsequent participation
8
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What is ATTRIBUTION RE-TRAINING?
A
Process of teaching performers how to make appropriate attributions
9
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What are the FACTORS involved in ATTRIBUTION RE-TRAINING?
A
- Focus of mastery/task goals
- Individual attention
- Positive outlook
