Attribution Theory Flashcards
1
Q
What is attribution theory?
A
Looks at the reasons given by coaches and players themselves to account for successes and failure.
2
Q
What factors should be attributed to success?
A
Internal factors - ability (stable) and effort (unstable) to improve confidence, self esteem, maintain motivation.
3
Q
What factors should be attributed to Failure?
A
External factors - Task difficulty (stable) and luck (unstable)
4
Q
What is attribution Bias/ self-serving bias?
A
When performers attribute their success to internal factors and failure on external. Failure is seen as a temporary setback.
