Attitude Flashcards
Attitude definition
Unstable beliefs/ feelings/ actions towards an attitude object
Components of attitude
Cognitive
Affective
Behavioural
Cognitive
Beliefs towards an attitude object
Affective
Emotions/ feelings towards an attitude object
Bahavioural
Actions towards an attitude object
What is it called when all three components agree?
Consonance
Memory method for formation of attitude
SPERMS
S
PE
R
M
S
Socialisation
Past Experiences
Religious beliefs
Media
Significant others/ role models
Socialisation
Friends playing sport may influence you to play sport
Past Experiences
Negative experience in a PE lesson may discourage from playing sport
Religious beliefs
Against Muslim religion for women to show skin in public places
Media
Newspaper article on benefits of exercise could lead to a positive attitude
Significant others/ role models
Parents who take part in physical activity could encourage children to do so
