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 a common tendency when people experience failure, according to attribution theory?

• They attribute it to their own lack of ability.

• They often blame external factors.

• They see it as a permanent state.

• They ignore it completely.

How does attributing success to internal factors affect an individual?

• It causes anxiety about future failures.

• It boosts confidence and self-esteem.

• It makes them dependent on others.

• It leads to demotivation.

What is the risk of attributing failure to internal factors?

• It can lead to overconfidence.

• It leads to ignoring the problem.

• It encourages blaming others.

• It might result in demotivation.

How are stable factors perceived in the context of success?

• As external and uncontrollable.

• As irrelevant to the outcome.

• As consistent and reliable.

• As temporary and changeable.

Why might people attribute failure to unstable factors?

• To make it seem permanent.

• To avoid taking responsibility.

• To acknowledge their own faults.

• To ensure it happens again.