Attitude

Question 1

Define attitude

Answer 1

Ideas changed with emotion that produce behaviour to a specific situation

Question 2

Define socialisation

Answer 2

Process where cultural values are learnt by associating with others

Question 3

What are the three points of the triadic model?

Answer 3

1. Cognitive
2. Attitude
3. Behavioural

Question 4

Define cognitive dissonance

Answer 4

A challenge to existing beliefs causing disharmony in an individual and a motivation to change attitudes.

Question 5

Define persuasive communication

Answer 5

You can be talked around but it is hard as core beliefs are stable

Question 6

Give examples of ways to change attitudes

Answer 6

• persuasion from expert
• making it fun
• allowing early success
• using positive reinforcement
• pointing out benefits
• using role models

Question 7

Name the 2 concepts of attitude change

Answer 7

Cognitive dissonance

Persuasive communication

Question 8

Give examples of positive attitudes

Answer 8

Familiarisation 
Learned from role models
Learned from enjoyable experiences
Learned from significant others
Learned by conditioned behaviour

Question 9

Why is positive attitude a benefit in sport

Answer 9

Performers keep trying because they enjoy the sport

Question 10

Does influence have a bearing on others’ attitudes?

Answer 10

Yes