Attribution

Question 1

What is an attribute and give an e.g.

Answer 1

The reasons that a performer gives for a success e.g. I lost today because the ref was biased

Question 2

What are the 4 main attributes in Werner’s theory and are they stable/unstable and internal/external

Answer 2

Ability - internal, stable
Task difficulty - external, table
Effort - internal, unstable
Luck - external, unstable

Question 3

What is the locus of causality

Answer 3

It identifies those factors that are internal (from the performer) or external (from the environment)

Question 4

What is the locus of stability

Answer 4

Identifies those factors that are stable or unstable (over the duration of the game/performance

Question 5

What is the locus of control

Answer 5

The extent to which an outcome is controlled/under the control of the performer
- more perceived control leads to higher perceived motivation

Question 6

Impacts of attribution

Answer 6

• increased self-confidence
• increased motivation
• improved performance

Question 7

When a performer is successful, you should attribute their success to…

Answer 7

internal and stable factors:
ability

Question 8

When a performer is unsuccessful, you should attribute their success to…

Answer 8

• external factors
• unstable factors

Question 9

What is learned helplessness

Answer 9

A feeling that failure is inevitable, leads to avoidance behaviour

Question 10

What is mastery orientation

Answer 10

Performer is in control of outcome