2.3 Sports Psycology Topics

Question 1

Trait theory - nature

Answer 1

-We are born with innate characteristics called traits
-they are stable, consistent and enduring
-extroverted people will always give their opinion and be loud (it’s naturally in them)

Question 2

The social learning approach - nurture

Answer 2

-suggest behaviour is learned from significant other by socialisation
-we learn from people we holding highest team because role models, friends, parents etc
-we copy behaviour that we see as successful and is consistently shown to us (reinforce)

Question 3

Socialisation

Answer 3

Developing personality treats by associating and learning from others

Question 4

Two types of socialisation?

Answer 4

Primary-from our family
Secondary schools, media etc

Question 5

The interactionist perspective definition

Answer 5

A theory which combines traits and social learning to predict behaviour in a specific situation

Question 6

More on The interactionist perspective

Answer 6

-The definition of this indicates that born traits are adapted according to the situation
-summarised by the formula B = f(PxE) - Lewin’s idea
-Behaviour is adapted to the environment

Question 7

Bandura’s Social Learning Theory

Answer 7

Observe ➡️ Identify ➡️ Reinforced ➡️ Copy

Question 8

The Hollander Approach to the Interactionist theory

Answer 8

-The core of the performer (values and beliefs)
-Typical responses (use of inherent traits displayed in specific situations)
-Role related behaviour(performer may adapt a very specific role when the situation demands eg in a tight games they track back)

Question 9

How can the Interactionist Perspective Improve Performance?

Answer 9

-coach can predict aggressive behaviour , and could remove the player before they get sent off
-Can replicate the situations in training so they get more comfortable with them in games (Eg , a nervous player can train in front of a crowd)
-coach can try to change play behaviour by encouraging them to adapt circumstances (eg call the anxious player before penalty)
-if a player understands their behaviours, they can monitor and adapted themselves
-Core values may be hard to alter so they need to be reinforced by others, e.g. captain