ATTITUDES Flashcards

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What is an attitude?

A

A combination of beliefs and feelings about:
Objects
People
Situations

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4 features of an attitude?

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Learned or organised through experience

Can cause us to behave POSITIVELY or NEGATIVELY

Enduring

Can CHANGE or BE CHANGED

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3
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What are the eight formations of attitude?

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Friends 
Peers 
Family 
Media 
Teachers 
Past experience
Prejudice 
Coaches
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What is prejudice?

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A prejudgement of a person, group, or situation
Based on inadequate information
Based on biased information
Reinforces stereotypes

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5
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What is an example of a negative stereotype?

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WOMEN CAN’T DO ENDURANCE, STRENGTH, OR CONTACT SPORTS

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8 examples of positive attitudes?

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Positive physical self-concept
Satisfaction from participation
Believe sport promotes health
Success at sport
Try new activities
Encouraged by others
Participate regularly
Opportunities to participate
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7 examples of negative attitudes?

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Negative physical self-concept
Lifestyle makes sport difficult
Negative experiences in sport
Sport is frustrating
Lack encouragement
Unlikely to participate in sport
Find sport boring
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