Personality

Question 1

Trait theory

Answer 1

We are born with innate characteristics

Question 2

Social learning approach

Answer 2

Behaviour is learned from others held in high esteem

Question 3

O - I - R - C

Answer 3

Observe - Identity - Reinforce - Copy

Question 4

Socialisation

Answer 4

Developing personality traits by associating and learning from others

Question 5

Primary socialisation

Answer 5

Family

Question 6

Secondary socialisation

Answer 6

Schools and media

Question 7

Interactionist perspective

Answer 7

Combines trait and social learning to predict behaviour in a certain situation

Question 8

B=F(PxE)

Answer 8

Behaviour = Function (Personality x Environment)

Question 9

Credulous approach

Answer 9

Believe personality can predict behaviour

Question 10

Sceptical approach

Answer 10

Don’t believe personality can predict behaviour

Question 11

Hollander approach three aspects

Answer 11

Core, typical response, role related behaviour

Question 12

Core

Answer 12

Values and beliefs of a person

Question 13

Typical response

Answer 13

How your traits display through your response to a certain situation for example a aggressive person may punch opponent in the face if they keep annoying them

Question 14

Role related behaviour

Answer 14

Performer may adapt a role / attitude depending on the situation for example a player may take the role of taking a penalty under lots of pressure

Question 15

Nature

Answer 15

Trait theory

Question 16

Nurture

Answer 16

Social learning theory

Question 17

How can a coach use the interactionist theory to improve performance

Answer 17

• coach can predict aggressive behaviour and take player off which can avoid red card
• create challenging situations in training to help players cope, eg get nervous players to train in front of a crowd
• coach can encourage players to adapt to specific situations e.g calm down / encourage nervous players