individual differences

Question 1

definition of personality

Answer 1

the sum of an individuals character which makes him unique (Hollander)

Question 2

what are the personality theories called

Answer 2

1 trait theory
2 social learning theory
3 interactionist theory

Question 3

trait theory

Answer 3

• inherited or genetically predetermined qualities

which means

• the traits are stable, enduring and consistent in all situations
• personality or behaviour is generalised and predictable for example some people are always aggressive

Question 4

social learning theory

Answer 4

• copying the behaviour of others and being reinforced for copying it
• copying is more likely to happen if the model is significant or their behaviour is reinforced (vicarious reinforcement)
• behaviour i learnt from the environment
  behaviour is predictable if the same situation reoccurs
  for example a player may adopt a positive attitude in certain situations only

Question 5

interactionist theory

Answer 5

• interaction to relationship between personality traits and the situation
• behaviour changing to the demands of the situation or environment
• a combination of trait and social learning factors

so

• typical response emerge from the combination of personality traits and the environment
• behaviour is unpredictable

Question 6

what are the trait theories of personality

Answer 6

1 extrovert, introvert, table and unstable personalities

2 type A and type B personalities