Attitudes Flashcards
What is attitude?
A value aimed at an attitude object
How does attitude formation occur?
By socialisation (associating with others and picking up their values and opinions)
How is attitude formed?
Praise
Reinforcement to promote correct actions
What can affect attitude formation?
Negative role models
Injury
Bad experience
No reinforcement
What are the three parts of the triadic model?
Cognitive
Affective
Behavioral
What is the cognitive part of the triadic model?
What you think - represents your beliefs
What is the affective part of the triadic model?
The feelings and emotions of the performer and how they are interpreted
What is the behavioral part of the triadic model?
Reflects what you do
What are the two ways attitude can change?
Cognitive dissonance
Persuasive communication
What is cognitive dissonance?
The coach attempts to put pressure on one or more of the attitude components so that the performer becomes uneasy and is motivated to change their existing attitude
What are the features of cognitive dissonance?
Challenge a belief
Point out the benefits
Make training fun
Use reinforcement
Use role models
What is persuasive communication?
An effective communication to promote change
