6.1 Psychological influences on the individual Flashcards
Attitudes
What is an attitude?
Value aimed at an attitude object
Attitude formation
What is the tragic model?
Three parts of an attitude:
cognitive
affective
behavioural
What is the Cognitive component?
Belief
Believing in own ability to win
What is the Affective component?
Feelings & interpretation
Player enjoying training and playing
What is the Behavioural component?
Actions of the performer
Player going to training in the week & matches show a good attitude
Attitude change
What is Cognitive dissonance?
Information given to performer to create unease & motivation change
How can a coach use cognitive dissonance?
Point out benefits of information
Varying practise may make session more enjoyable
Rewards as reinforcement
Specialist or role model to encourage participation
What is Persuasive communication?
Communication to promote change
How can persuasive communication be useful?
Communication needs to be relevant and important
Message needs to be understood
Giver of message has to be go high status
Timing
