Key Theme 2: Classics V Personality Flashcards
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How do Classic Studies contradict the ‘Personality’ explanation to explain behaviour
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Personality: Children with aggressive personality traits show aggression
o Bandura Ross and Ross: Aggressive behaviour can be learned through role model imitation
Personality: Evil personality (sociopaths) harm others
o Milgram: Obedience to authority leads majority of people to harm others
o Haney and Zimbardo: Social roles and their associated power leads to tyranny
Personality: Prejudiced individuals cause discrimination Tajfel: Discrimination is a result of social categorisation
