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Attritution Flashcards

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What is attribution theory?

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Attribution theory is a theory that explains how individuals interpret events - the reasons they give for the outcome.

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What are the 4 main types of attributions?

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Ability
Effort
Luck
Task difficulty

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True or False: Internal attributions assign outcomes to personal factors.

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True

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Fill in the blank: External attributions assign outcomes to ______ factors.

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situational

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What is an example of an internal attribution in sports?

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Ability - we were the best team
Effort - we tried harder

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What is an example of an external attribution in sports?

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Task difficulty or luck with an eg

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What is the self-serving bias?

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The self-serving bias is the tendency to attribute successes to internal factors and failures to external factors.

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True or False: The self-serving bias can enhance an athlete’s self-esteem.

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True

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How can attribution theory be applied in sports psychology?

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Attribution theory can help athletes understand their performance outcomes and develop strategies for improvement. It can also impact motivation.

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What role does attribution play in motivation?

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Attribution influences an athlete’s motivation by affecting their beliefs about control and future performance.

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Fill in the blank: Athletes who attribute their failures to ______ factors are more likely to give up.

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internal

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What is the impact of positive attributions on an athlete’s performance?

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Positive attributions can improve confidence and performance.

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What psychological effect can negative attributions have on an athlete?

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Negative attributions can lead to decreased motivation and increased anxiety.

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True or False: All athletes use the same attributions.

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False

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What is learned helplessness in relation to attribution theory?

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Learned helplessness occurs when individuals attribute their failures to stable and uncontrollable factors, leading to a lack of effort. They believe failure is inevitable, no matter what they do.

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How can coaches influence athletes’ attributions?

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Coaches can influence athletes’ attributions by providing feedback that encourages internal attributions for success and external, unstable factors for failure.

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What is the difference between stable and unstable attributions?

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Stable attributions are consistent over time, while unstable attributions can change from one situation to another.

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Fill in the blank: Stable attributions lead to a belief that outcomes are ______.

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not

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What are the implications of attribution theory for team dynamics?

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Attribution theory can influence team morale and cohesion, as team members’ attributions for success or failure impact group dynamics.

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True or False: Attributions can be altered through attribution retraining.

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True

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What is the impact of attribution retraining on athletes?

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Attribution retraining can help athletes develop more confidence and motivation

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Fill in the blank: Athletes who believe they can control their outcomes are more likely to have ______ attributions.

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internal

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What is the role of feedback in shaping attributions?

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Feedback can reinforce or challenge athletes’ attributions, affecting their future motivation and performance.

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True or False: The consistency of an athlete’s attributions can predict their future behavior.

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True

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What is the impact of negative self-talk on attribution?

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Negative self-talk can lead to negative attributions, which may harm an athlete’s performance and self-esteem.

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What is the relationship between attribution theory and goal setting?

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Attribution theory informs goal setting by influencing how athletes perceive their abilities and the factors affecting their performance.

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True or False: Attributions are fixed and cannot change over time.

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False

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