ATTITUDES Flashcards
1
Q
What is an attitude?
A
A combination of beliefs and feelings about:
Objects
People
Situations
2
Q
4 features of an attitude?
A
Learned or organised through experience
Can cause us to behave POSITIVELY or NEGATIVELY
Enduring
Can CHANGE or BE CHANGED
3
Q
What are the eight formations of attitude?
A
Friends Peers Family Media Teachers Past experience Prejudice Coaches
4
Q
What is prejudice?
A
A prejudgement of a person, group, or situation
Based on inadequate information
Based on biased information
Reinforces stereotypes
5
Q
What is an example of a negative stereotype?
A
WOMEN CAN’T DO ENDURANCE, STRENGTH, OR CONTACT SPORTS
6
Q
8 examples of positive attitudes?
A
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
7
Q
7 examples of negative attitudes?
A
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
