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A2 AQA attribution theory

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Attributions   the perceived reasons for the success or failure of an event or pattern of behaviour  
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Attribution theory   this theory suggests that the perceived reasons given by a performer or coach after an event to explain the outcome can affect future levels of motivation  
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Learned Helplessness   feelings experienced by an individual when he or she believes that failure is inevitable because of negative past experiences. Can be specific and global  
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Self-serving bias   correct use of attributions protects self esteem success to internal – stable factors success to internal – unstable factors failure to internal – unstable factors failure to external – stable factors failure to external – unstable factors  
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Attribution retraining   the process by which a performer is taught to attribute failure to changeable, unstable factors rather than internal, stable factors, i.e. lack of ability – changing the reasons given for failure  
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Locus causality   the cause of the final outcome is pinpointed as being due to internal (ability and effort)or external (Task difficluty & Luck)factors, i.e. those within or beyond the performer’s control  
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Locus of control   identifies attributing factors based on the level of control the performer is able to exert on the final outcome  
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Stability dimensions   identifies attributing factors which may have influenced the final result, and which may or may not change in nature over a short period of time. (Stable- ability and task difficulty- unstable effort and luck)  
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