Sports Psychology Attitudes

What is the definition of attitude in the context of OCR A Level Physical Education?

• A learned predisposition to behave in a consistently favorable or unfavorable way

• An innate characteristic that is immutable

• A temporary feeling that does not influence behavior

• A physical response to external stimuli

Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting attitude formation?

• Past experiences

• Cultural background

• Social norms

• Height

What are the components of attitude?

• Physical, emotional, and spiritual

• Internal, external, and expressive

• Positive, negative, and neutral

• Cognitive, affective, and behavioral

What does the cognitive component of attitude refer to?

• Actions or observable behavior

• Emotional feelings towards something

• Beliefs or thoughts about a subject

• None of the above

What does the affective component of attitude involve?

• Logical reasoning

• Emotional feelings towards something

• Social interactions

• Physical actions taken

The behavioral component of attitude is concerned with:

• How attitude influences behavior

• The emotional response to stimuli

• The cognitive understanding of a situation

• The social aspect of attitude

Which method of attitude change involves providing arguments or evidence?

• Emotional appeal

• Behavioral modification

• Cognitive dissonance

• Persuasive communication

Cognitive dissonance is a method of attitude change that relies on:

• Using emotional triggers

• Changing behavior to influence attitudes

• Direct communication to persuade

• The discomfort felt at conflicting attitudes

Which component of attitude is primarily about beliefs and knowledge?

• Behavioral

• Affective

• Emotional

• Cognitive

Attitude change through persuasive communication requires:

• Physical reinforcement

• Modification of social norms

• Effective use of facts and arguments

• Creating emotional discomfort