Attitude

Question 1

definition of attitude

Answer 1

mode of behaviour often a typical reaction. Often used or linked with personality. positive or negative evaluation.

• set belief/feelings
• towards people/objects/ideas
• based on past experience

Question 2

definition of prejudice

Answer 2

attitude based on inaccurate information or if its unfair e.g. women cannot play football, Millwall fans are violent

Question 3

definition of stereotype

Answer 3

generalisation about a person or group e.g. boys are not good at dance

Question 4

what is the triadic model of attitude

Answer 4

cognitive = knowledge and beliefs e.g. believe training three times a week enhances the quality of life and you have knowledge to support this 
behavioural = how a person intends to behave based on attitude e.g. can predict if person will attend training
affective = emotional and how you feel about the attitude formed e.g. training is enjoyable and i feel good when participating

Question 5

how are attitudes formed

Answer 5

pleasant experience = positive attitude
Negative experience = negative attitude 
- media
- friends 
- peers
- past experience 
- coaches 
- teachers 
- family 
- cultural/religion

Question 6

What is the cognitive dissonance theory (attitude)

Answer 6

When a person has two or more conflicting ideas a level of dissonance occurs e.g. player wants to play at a high standard but doesn’t want to dedicate more time

Question 7

How to reduce dissonance (attitude)

Answer 7

Cognitive = providing new info to dispel old thoughts 
Affective = changed by giving a different experience which might be more positive e.g. praise + feedback, more targets 
Behavioral = ensure skills are simplified to increase chances of success and reinforcement.

Question 8

Changing attitude persuasive theory

Answer 8

Persuading an individual to change or altering their beliefs, attitudes and behavior. Depending on:
1- the persuader - someone significant, high status (national climber)
2- message - needs to be in a way that makes recipient want to change an attitude (the rock face needs to be climbed, this is the best route, take it slow!)
3- recipients - attitude is easier to change when they want it to be changed (student understands the task)
4- situation - easier to change when other persuaders are present (other students are actively encouraging that have already done it)