Attribution Theory- A Level PE/ Sport Pyschology

The video tutorial explores attribution theory, a psychology topic that examines how people explain their successes and failures. It discusses internal and external attributions, where success is often attributed to internal factors and failure to external ones. The concept of stability is also covered, highlighting how stable attributions can affect motivation and performance. The tutorial emphasizes the role of excuses in maintaining motivation by attributing failures to unstable factors.

What is the main focus of attribution theory as discussed in the text?

How do people generally attribute their successes and failures according to the text?

What are the two types of causality mentioned in the text?

Explain the difference between stable and unstable attribution as described in the text.

What impact does internal attribution have on motivation according to the discussion?