Attitudes

Question 1

Attitude def

Answer 1

A predisposition to act ina particular way towards something to someone in a persons environment

Question 2

3 components of attitude

Answer 2

Beliefs - cognitive
Emotions - this is the affective element
Behaviour - behavioural

Question 3

Beliefs

Answer 3

Formed through past experiences and by what we have learned from others.
People who are significant to us are more likely to influence are beliefs

Question 4

Emotions

Answer 4

Whether we like is or dislike it depends on past experiences. Previously experienced satisfaction you are more likely to look forward to the event again

Question 5

Behaviour

Answer 5

Not always consistent with our attitude
More likely to behave in a way that reveals are attitude

Question 6

Example of components of attitude

Answer 6

Attitude to fitness training is that you believe it will enhance your body image.
You enjoy training and have fun-affective
You go twice a week- behavioural

Question 7

One main method of changing an attitude

Answer 7

Persuasive communication

Question 8

4 things that affect the effectiveness of the persuasion

Answer 8

-the persuader
- the message
-the environment
-the learner

Question 9

Cognitive dissonance

Answer 9

Theory states that all of the three elements involved in the triadic model should be consistent of attitude is to remain stable
If attitude is wanting to be changed the individual must experience two or more opposing beliefs.
Creates disharmony/dissonance in their mind.

Question 10

Reasons/influences for positive attitudes to physical activity

Answer 10

They believe in the value of exercise
They are good at activity
They experience a stress break (catharsis)
See participation as a social norm

Question 11

Reasons/influences for negative attitudes to physical activity

Answer 11

Belief it is harmful and they are better off doing other activities
Lack physical/ perceptual skills required
See the social norm as being non participation