Nature vs Nurture Flashcards
1
Q
What are the nature traits?
A
- Extrovert
- introvert
- Type A/B
2
Q
What effects nurture?
A
- Environment
- Observation
3
Q
What is interactionist?
A
Hollanders theory, combination of nature and nurture
4
Q
What is a Type A?
A
- Impatient
- Intolerant
- Prone to stress
5
Q
What is a Type B
A
- Relaxed
- Tolerant of others
- Calm
6
Q
Eysenck’s personality traits:
A
- Stable
- Unstable
- Extrovert
- Introvert
7
Q
RAS (reticular activating system)
A
Extroverts have a RAS that inhibits external sensory stimuli, therefore the brain exercises low levels of arousal, therefore extroverts seek external stimuli.
8
Q
Social learning theory:
A
-Personality shaped by significant others
-influenced by environment
B=F(e)
9
Q
Interactionist theory:
A
-Born with traits, which can be modified
-Why personalities can change ie. on and off the pitch
B=f(pe)
behaviour= function (personality environment)
