Attitude Revision

A2 Sports Psychology

What can we remember!!

TASK 1:

ON A BLANK PIECE OF PAPER; WRITE DOWN ALL THE THINGS YOU CAN REMEMBER ABOUT ATTITUDES.

How are they formed? What is an attitude? What are the components of an attitude?

YOU CAN DISCUSS WITH THE PERSON SITTING NEXT TO YOU.

SPIDER DIAGRAM/LIST/TITLES/EXPLANATION...

FEEDBACK TO THE GROUP

beliefs

Linked to motivation

Positive attitude important for success

Linked to a situation or item = attitude object Develop

through experience

Relatively stable & enduring

Positive or negativeATTITUDESATTITUDES

many campaigns to increase positive attitude towards healthy lifestyles e.g....

Feedback can reinforce attitude

Attitudes can create false perceptions known as prejudice

Three components: Triadic Model

peersfriendsmedia

past experiences

coaches

teachers

familyFORMATION FORMATION

of of ATTITUDESATTITUDES

region / culture

Formation of Attitudes

Feedback can reinforce attitude

Attitudes can create false perceptions known as prejudice

Revision Card: What do I need to know?(consult specification)

What is an attitude: defineAttitudes and Behaviour: people/objects/events/ideasComponents: Triandis Triadic Model

cognitive/effective/behaviouralPrejudice: what is it and how does it effect sport?Stereotype and stereotyping: what is it and how does

it effect sport?Attitude formation: Learning, classical conditioning

etc...Changing attitudes: persuasive communication and

cognitive dissonance theory. Strategies to improve attitude: rewards, goal setting

etc...

Components of AttitudeTriadic Model

ATTI TUD Eto regular exercise

COGNI TI VEknow ledge and beliefs

exam ple : fitness trainingkeeps m e fit

BEHAVI OURALintended behaviour

exam ple : I attend trainingsessions regularly

AFFECTI VEfeelings and em otions

exam ple : I enjoy training

Components of AttitudeTriadic Model

ATTI TUD Eto regular exercise

COGNI TI VEknow ledge and beliefs

exam ple : fitness trainingkeeps m e fit

BEHAVI OURALintended behaviour

exam ple : I attend trainingsessions regularly

AFFECTI VEfeelings and em otions

exam ple : I enjoy training

Components of AttitudeTriadic Model

ATTI TUD Eto regular exercise

COGNI TI VEknow ledge and beliefs

exam ple : fitness trainingkeeps m e fit

BEHAVI OURALintended behaviour

exam ple : I attend trainingsessions regularly

AFFECTI VEfeelings and em otions

exam ple : I enjoy training

Components of AttitudeTriadic Model

ATTI TUD Eto regular exercise

COGNI TI VEknow ledge and beliefs

exam ple : fitness trainingkeeps m e fit

BEHAVI OURALintended behaviour

exam ple : I attend trainingsessions regularly

AFFECTI VEfeelings and em otions

exam ple : I enjoy training

TASK 2: Attitude and Behaviour

WRITE DOWN YOUR PLANS FOR YOUR PYSCHOLOGY REVISION ONCE YOU ARE ON STUDY LEAVE.

WRITE DOWN YOUR REASONING.

MAKE YOUR REVISION PLAN WHAT YOU THINK YOU NEED TO DO IN ORDER TO GET THE GRADE YOU NEED.

BE BRIEF: TWO MINUTES.

I.E. HOW MANY HOURS A DAY OR WHICH DAYS OR CERTAIN SUBJECTS ON CERTAIN DAYS...

TASK 3: Attitude and Behaviour

IDENTIFY WHICH IS THE COGNITIVE, AFFECTIVE AND BEHAVIOURAL COMPONENTS OF YOUR ATTITUDE TOWARDS YOUR REVISION.

TASK 4:Read through your plans for revision. Now rate

the likelihood of you sticking to your plans 100% by circling a statement below.

100% no/Very unlikely/Unlikely/Likely /Very likely 100% yes

WHAT DO THE RESULTS TELL US THE LINK BETWEEN ATTITUDE AND ACTUAL BEHAVIOUR?

Prejudice (pre - judging)Cognitive = stereotypingAffective = feelings of hostility or liking

towards object.Behavioural = ..............

HOW WOULD YOU KNOW IF SOMEONE HELD A PREJUDICIAL ATTITUDE TOWARDS YOU OR A CERTAIN ATTITUDE OBJECT E.G. RUGBY.

Prejudice (pre - judging)Cognitive = stereotypingAffective = feelings of hostility or liking towards object.Behavioural = ................

1.Hostile talk, racial jokes, insults etc... ANTI – LOCATION2.They may keep their distance...AVOIDANCE3.Exclusion from a team or social

situation...DISCRIMINATION4.Violence......PHYSICAL ATTACK5.Indiscriminate violence against a

group.....EXTERMINATION

PREJUDICE LEADS TO ...................................

Prejudice (pre - judging)Cognitive = stereotypingAffective = feelings of hostility or liking towards object.Behavioural = ................

1.Hostile talk, racial jokes, insults etc... ANTI – LOCATION2.They may keep their distance...AVOIDANCE3.Exclusion from a team or social

situation...DISCRIMINATION4.Violence......PHYSICAL ATTACK5.Indiscriminate violence against a

group.....EXTERMINATION

PREJUDICE LEADS TO STEREOTYPING

StereotypingTASK 5:

Chyna, Crowne, George and Chloe

Discuss the suggestion that stereotyping of behaviour expectancy can have a positive benefit. Illustrate your answer with sporting examples.

Richard, Hammad, Tom, Wilson and Gary

Discuss the suggestion that stereotyping of behaviour expectancy can have a negative impact. Illustrate your answer with sporting examples.

Attitude FormationYou need to be able to describe and explain

how an attitude is formed. Read and revise:

1.Learning2.Familiarity/availability3.Classical conditioning4.Operant conditioning5.Socialisation6.Peer groups and social groupings.

Exam question.

1.Use psychological theory to describe how a teacher could ensure their student; who has developed a negative attitude towards sport, participates in sport and exercise in order to maintain a balanced, healthy and active lifestyle.

THINK ABOUT AND INCLUDE:- Persuasive communication- Cognitive dissonance theory- Strategies to change an attitude- Strategies to improve a performers attitude.

HomeworkComplete exam question below.

Does attitude predict behaviour. Use sporting examples to illustrate your answer.

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