attributions

Question 1

attribution def
(inferring def- We interpret behavior to make sense of the world.)

Answer 1

A process of perceiving or inferring the cause of events or behaviors.
Attribution is aninference process.

Question 2

application of attribution in sports?

Answer 2

Understanding an athlete’s attributions reveals theirmotivational structure.
Helping athletes adjust their perceptions can boost their motivation.

Question 3

Attribution theory is primarily concerned with:
A.Understanding how motivation changes over time.
B. Explaining how people perceive and infer the causes of behavior and events.
c. Examining the role of emotions in athletic performance.
D. Measuring physical performance in sports.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

How can understanding an athlete’s attributions help improve their motivation?

A.By determining their physical capabilities.
B. By revealing their motivational structure and adjusting their perceptions of success and failure.
C. By identifying their favorite sports and activities.
D. By helping them focus solely on external factors influencing performance.

Answer 4

B

Question 5

According to the attributional model, an athlete who attributes their success to their innate skill is focusing on which combination of dimensions?
A Stable and Internal.
B. Stable and External.
C.Unstable and Internal.
D. Unstable and External.

Answer 5

a

Question 6

Which of the following best describes someone with an external locus of control?

A. They believe their success is due to their hard work and persistence.
B. They attribute their failure to a lack of personal ability.
C. They believe their outcomes are determined by luck, fate, or other external factors.
D. They view their achievements as a result of their intelligence and preparation.

Answer 6

C

Question 7

Dimensions of attributions:
Locus of control (Psychological construct explaining beliefs about control over events.) Internal vs external control and examples

Answer 7

Internal Control:
Belief that actions areself-determined.
Outcomes are attributed to personal characteristics:
Intelligence
Persistence
Wisdom

External Control:
Belief that outcomes are influenced byexternal factors:
Luck
Chance
Fate
Influence of others

Question 8

Dimensions of attribution: Stability(stable vs unstable factors)

Answer 8

Unstable Factors: Variable and situational, Luck, effort, officiating.
Stable Factors: Fixed and unchanging over time : Ability, task difficulty.

Question 9

Dimension of Attribution:
What is controllability

Answer 9

Controllable:Factors the individual can influence (e.g., preparation).

Uncontrollable:Factors beyond the individual’s control (e.g., opponent’s skill).

Question 10

What are the types of attributions?

Answer 10

Internal and Stable
Internal and Unstable
External and Stable
External and Unstable

Question 11

Key concepts in attribution: what is learned helplessness?

Answer 11

Learned Helplessness:Negative attributions can lead to a harmful mental state.

Question 12

key concepts in attribution:
what is self serving bias?

Answer 12

Self-Serving Biases:Athletes often use ego-enhancing strategies for success and nuanced strategies for failure.

Question 13

key concept of in attribution: locus of control what is it?

Answer 13

Locus of Control:Internal vs. external attributions shape motivation and emotional responses.

Question 14

attribution and emotional reactions Internal vs external attributions

Answer 14

Internal- Success: Pride and satisfaction.
Failure: Guilt or shame.
External- Success: Gratitude toward others or external conditions.
Failure: Frustration or blame directed outward.

Question 15

what is stable attributions?

Answer 15

Predictable outcomes increase confidence in repeatability (if positive).
Can demotivate if failures are perceived as inevitable.

Question 16

what is unstable attributions?

Answer 16

Encourage adaptability and optimism for change.

Question 17

Which of the following attributions is most likely to maximize learned helplessness?
A. Failure attributed to bad luck in one specific game.
B.Failure attributed to lack of effort in a recent performance.
C.Failure attributed to a stable and uncontrollable lack of ability.
D.Failure attributed to a challenging but temporary task difficulty.

Answer 17

C

Question 18

what is the Attribution theory?

Answer 18

a cognitive approach to explaining motivation

Question 19

what are coaching strategies?

Answer 19

Emphasize controllable factors like effort and preparation to enhance motivation.
Avoid attributing failures to uncontrollable factors to prevent learned helplessness.

Question 20

what are some athlete development?

Answer 20

Encourage athletes to focus on factors they can control.
Teach them to interpret failures as opportunities for growth.

Question 21

what is post-competition reflection?

Answer 21

Help athletes analyze outcomes constructively.
Balance internal and external attributions to maintain confidence and accountability.