Persolality And It's Theories (Individual Differences) Flashcards
1
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Define Hollander’s definition of personality
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The sum of an individuals characteristics that make them unique
2
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What are the 3 theories of how you obtain personality
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Trait, social learning and interactionist
3
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Name 3 facts about the trait theory
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- Inherited and genetic
- Stable, enduring and consistent in all situations
- Generalised and predictable
4
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Name 3 facts about the social learning theory of personality
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- Behaviour learned by environment
- More likely if model is significant
- Predictable if the same situation occurs
5
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Name 3 facts about the interactionist theory
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- Behaviour changes to suit the environment
2 Response emerges from traits and environment - Unpredictable behaviour
6
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What are the two theories of personality
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- Characteristics of intervention, extraversion, stable and unstable
- The characteristics of type A and type B personalities
7
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Name 3 traits about extraverted
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- Outgoing
- Team sports
- Low sensitivity reticular activity system
- Aroused slowly
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8
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Name 3 traits about introversion
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- Inward focus
- Lack confidence in groups
- Aroused quickly
- High sensitivity reticular activity system
9
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What type of sports do introverts tend to play
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Individual sports
10
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What type of sports to extroverts tend to play
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Team sports
11
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Name 3 traits of stable
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- Consistent moods
- Calm + relaxed
- Realistic and logical perception
- Predictable temperament
- Sports needing high performance
12
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Name 3 traits about unstable
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- Inconsistent moods
- Unreliable and illogical perception
- Anxious
- Unpredictable temperament
13
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Name 3 traits about type A people
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- Impatient
- Ambitious
- Aggressive
- Competitive
- Easily aroused
14
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Name 3 traits about type B people
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- Patient
- Passive
- Less competitive
- Cool under pressure
- Control arousal
- Calm and relaxed
