Attribution theory (Weiner) Flashcards

1
Q

Define attribution

A

A perception of the reason for an outcome of an event

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2
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What does attribution theory give an explanation of?

A

The cause for success or failure

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3
Q

Why are reasons for failure or success in sport vital?

A

To maintain motivation and effort

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4
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What is the stable and internal attribution?

A

Ability

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5
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What is the unstable and internal attribution?

A

Effort

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6
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What is the stable and external attribution?

A

Task difficulty

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7
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What is the unstable and external attribution?

A

Luck

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8
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What is the locus of causality?

A

Describes where a performer places the reason for the win/loss

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9
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What are the 2 things locus of causality can be?

A

Internal or external

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10
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What is an internal locus of causality?

A

Winning or losing was within the performers control

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11
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What is an external locus of causality?

A

Winning or losing was out of the performers control and under the control of the environment

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12
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What is the stability dimension?

A

Describes how fixed the attributions are

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13
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What are the 2 things stability dimension can be?

A

Stable or unstable

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14
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What is an unstable stability dimension?

A

Very changeable, this change could be from week to week or even within minutes in the fixture

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15
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What is a stable stability dimension?

A

The reason is permanent

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