Lecture 6 Motivation and Attributions

Question 1

3 basic dimensions of motivation

Answer 1

direction (where your energy is directed towards)
intensity ( how much effort)
Persistance (sustainability)

Question 2

2 assumptions of motivation

Answer 2

cognitive theories

attribution theory

Question 3

weiners 3 stage process

Answer 3

behaviour observed
behaviour determined to be deliberate
behaviour attributed to causes

Question 4

what are the 4 causal factors of Weiners model

Answer 4

ability
effort
task difficulty
luck

Question 5

Locus of causality

Answer 5

attributions or causes as factors within ourselves our within the environment - influences how you feel (affect)

Question 6

stability

Answer 6

attributions are factors that either change or do not

- influences what you expect to happen (expectations)

Question 7

controllability

Answer 7

attributions are factors that can either be controlled or not controlled
- influences how you feel (affect)

Question 8

4 considerations with attribution theory

Answer 8

1) Factors vs. dimensions
2) Interpreting attributions
3) Specific dimensions associated with certain factors
4) Other attributions in sport (ex. teamwork, psychological factors, etc)

Question 8

4 considerations with attribution theory

Answer 8

1) Factors vs. dimensions
2) Interpreting attributions
3) Specific dimensions associated with certain factors
4) Other attributions in sport (ex. teamwork, psychological factors, etc)

Question 9

Perceived outcome

Answer 9

how the individual perceived his/her performance regardless of the objective outcome

Question 9

Perceived outcome

Answer 9

how the individual perceived his/her performance regardless of the objective outcome