Attitudes

Question 1

Define attitude

Answer 1

• A value aimed at an attitude object.

Question 2

What is an attitude?

Answer 2

• An attitude is an opinion.
• It is a belief or value towards something.
• That ‘something’ is referred to as an ‘attitude object’.

Question 3

Attitude formation

Answer 3

• Attitudes can be positive or negative and are developed through experiences rather than being innate.
• The are often developed at an early age.

Question 4

How can attitudes be formed?

Answer 4

1. Past experiences
2. Socialisation
3. Social learning (nurture)
4. Media

Question 5

1. Past experiences

Answer 5

e.g. Winning matches is an enjoyable experience and can lead to the individual developing a positive attitude.

• This then leads to them developing a high perception of their own ability, which increases confidence.

Question 6

1. Past experiences (pt.2)

Answer 6

• If they have a bad experience, for example, losing or being injured, this may lead to a negative attitude- poor perception= low self confidence. This may develop learned helplessness (someone is unable to find resolutions to difficult situations).

Question 7

2. Socialisation

Answer 7

• Describes how an individual wishes to fit in with the cultural norms surrounding them.
• If the norm of your group is to participate regularly in and have a positive attitude towards physical activity, then you will conform in order to fit in.
• However, if it is the norm to not participate and have a negative attitude, you will adopt these.

Question 8

3. Social learning

Answer 8

• Imitating the attitudes of significant others.
• If they have a positive attitude towards a particular sporting activity