attitude

Question 1

define attitude

Answer 1

the belief or thought that produces behaviour towards an object, situation or person

Question 2

what factors affect attitude

Answer 2

• attitude is influenced by the 3 components of the triadic model
• something we learn through past experiences and from observing parents, peers, coaches, role models (people more signifiant to us are more likely to influence our beliefs)
• emmotional reactions to an attitude object, whether we like or dislike it, also depends on past experiences and influences attitude
• our behaviour is not always consistent with out attitude

Question 3

describe the triadic model (components of attitude)

CAB

Answer 3

• cognitive component: beliefs
• e.g. positve attitude believeing training is worthwhile whereas negative attitude is believing training is not worthwhile
• affective component: emotions
• e.g. positive attitude is enjoing training whereas negative attitude is not enjoying training
• behavioural component: behavioural response
• e.g. positive attitude is taking part in training whereas negative attitude is not taking part in training

Question 4

what are the 2 methods of changeing attitude from negative to positive

Answer 4

• persuasive communication
• cognitive dissonance

Question 5

when using persuasive communication what should you consider

Answer 5

1.status of messenger e.g. use role model or someone respected so message has an impact
2. quality of message:e.g. ensure message is detailed & knowledgeable & communication is relevant
3. characteristics of person being persuaded: e.g. might be intelligent enough to understand the message, but may not accept it.
4. the situation: make environment you are giving the message in comfortable e.g. have discussion in players faveourite coffee shop to convince gymnast to start flexibility exercises and make usre timing is right e.g. to persuade footballer to stop diving, do it after a match they won without diving

Question 6

descrube cognitive dissonance as a method of changing attitudes form negative to positive

Answer 6

• dissonance means to create discomfort/ disharmony by changeing 1 component of the triadic model to create an uneasy feeling
• to change cognitive component to educate the athlete by introducing new information
• change the affective component to make it fun
• this will help bring attitude components in line and remove discomfort
• the more discomfort an athlete feels the greater their desire to change the attitude