Attribution Retraing in Golf PDF

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This goes over the different types to help improve golfing skills. ...

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Monica Stegall Dr Jones PSYC 401 August 30, 2020 Attribution Retraining in Golf 1. At the opening of the video, what did the golfer say to himself after missing his putt? What were his attributions? When using words that are seen as negative towards a task, the words start to become believable making it hard to see the possibilities to actually complete the task, such as making the putt. When negative words are used against one’s self, their attributions begin to become faulty, making it seem impossible to make the putt. 2. When sport psychologist and coach Scott Pierce worked with the golfer, what type of attributions did Scott remind the golfer about that he used earlier in the season to improve his chipping? Scott Pierce begins to mention past work he has done with his golfer. The golfer he is helping is reflecting the work they have previously done, including relaxing swings, slowing down, and trying to not get frustrated. The coach explains how practice is good to become better. Saying “I’ve got this,” helped the golfer complete his task. 3. In the final putting sequence, when the golfer misses the putt, what did he say to himself? What type of attributions did he make? Instead of getting upset with himself and saying negative things, he begins to focus on how more practice will help him. He repeats the words “I’ve got this,” which helps with his self-esteem and allows him to focus on getting the ball in the hole. 4. Why did the attribution retraining help this golfer? The coach teaches the golfer attributes how a miss putt is just a mistake that needs more work. The coach reminds the golfer that hard work as paid off for him in the past. When missing a putt in the future, the golfer is instructed to learn not to dwell on the miss. Instead, he is instructed to change his thoughts in a positive way for the future. 5. Discuss the notion of learned helplessness from an attributional perspective. What attributions do learn helpless individuals give for their successes and failure and how does that influence their future performance? Learned helplessness is a condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness. The attribution theory deals with how the social perceiver uses information to arrive at causal explanations for events. It examines what information is gathered and how it is combined to form From R.S. Weinberg and D. Gould, 2019, Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology Web Study Guide, 7E (Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics).

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a casual judgment. In order to influence future performances, the coach must motivate the person to see how past fails can lead to making future goals. After setting up positive feedback and helpful tips, the attribution one carries is more likely to begin to show positive signs.

From R.S. Weinberg and D. Gould, 2019, Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology Web Study Guide, 7E (Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics).

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