6.1 Psychological influences on the individual

Question 1

What is personality?

Answer 1

‘Unique psychological make up’

Question 2

Trait theory

Question 3

What is a trait?

Answer 3

Individual is born with innate characteristics

Question 4

What is trait theory?

Answer 4

Behaviour is consistent so performer will behave the same in situations
E.G An extrovert player may behave in an extroverted manner at training and games,

Question 5

What is an extrovert?

Answer 5

Loud bright personalities

Question 6

What is an introvert?

Answer 6

A shy, reticent person

Question 7

What are trait theory problems?

Answer 7

Doesn’t take into account personality change

Question 8

Social Learning Approach

Question 9

What is the social learning theory?

Answer 9

Behaviour is learned from others

Question 10

How do we learn our behaviour?

Answer 10

Observe
Identify
Reinforce
Copy

Question 11

Interactionist perspective

Question 12

What is the interactionist perspective?

Answer 12

How behaviour can be influenced by genetic and environmental influences

Question 13

What is Lewis approach to personality?

Answer 13

Suggest traits are adapted and used according to the situation
EG; someone who is assertive and dominant will use traits in a game situations
Behaviour is adapted to suit the situation

Question 14

What is Lewins Formula?

Answer 14

B F(P x E)
Behaviour is a function of personality and the environment.

Question 15

How does Lewins approach help coaches?

Answer 15

Predicts how a player will react in a specific situation

Question 16

What is the Hollander approach to interactionist theory?

Answer 16

Personality is made up of 3 features:
The core, Typical responses & Role-related behaviour
Environment influences behaviour

Question 17

What does the core represent?

Answer 17

Values and Beliefs
Not likely to change

Question 18

What does typical responses represent?

Answer 18

Usual responses in a situation

Question 19

What does Role-related behaviour represent?

Answer 19

Changes to behaviour needed as situation demands

Question 20

How can the interactionist perspective improve performance?

Answer 20

Coach can predict potential aggressive behaviour & remove player from situation by subbing them
Identify situations that cause inappropriate actions or cause a drop in performance and remake them in training
Change player behaviour by encouraging players to adapt to circumstances.