sp - attribution

Question 1

what is the attribution theory

Answer 1

the way poeple explain particular events or behaviours to themselfs

Question 2

who proposed that achievement is related to the attribution we make

Answer 2

weiner

Question 3

what did weiner propose

Answer 3

that achivement is related to the attribution we make

Question 4

what did weiner sate are the 4 attritutions

Answer 4

• effort
• ability
• task difficulty
• luck

Question 5

what are the two dimesions wiener states the attributions could fit intos

Answer 5

• locus of causality
• syability

Question 6

what is locus of causality

Answer 6

the attribution from within the person, or the environment

Question 7

what is stability dimesion

Answer 7

weather attribution is chageable or not in the short term

Question 8

what do correct attrituions lead to

Answer 8

self -serving bias

Question 9

what do incorrect attributions lead to

Answer 9

learned helplessness

Question 10

what is self serving bias

Answer 10

the correct use of attributions to protect self-esteem and avoid learned helplessness

Question 11

what is learned helplesess

Answer 11

see failure as inevitable and have low self efficacy/give up quickly

Question 12

name 5 stratagies a coach could use to help a performer who is experinecing learned helplesness

Answer 12

• attribution retraining
• develop self-efficacy
• provide opportunities for success
• avoid social comparisons
• provide one to one attention