What is an attitude
an enduring evaluation, positive or negative, of people, objects, or ideas
Key points of the definition of an attitude
Positive attitudes in sport
important in giving motivation and persistence in a task
negative attitudes in sport
can cause a lack of effort and affect the cohesion of a team
What is the attitude object
triadic model of attitudes
What is the cognitive component in the TMA
reflects beliefs or the information you have about the attitude object, often influenced by significant others
What is the affective component in the TMA
emotions and feelings, positive or negative, evaluation of the attitude object
determines the direction of behavior
What is the behavioral component in the TMA
reflects the intended behavior/action towards the attitude object
What is the Acronym to remember the triadic model of attitudes
CAB