Personality Flashcards
Is trait theory nature or nurture
Nature
Is the social learning approach nature or nurture
Nurture
Is the interactionist perspective nature or nurture
Nurture
Def of personality
Unique psychological makeup
What is trait theory
When ur born with innate characteristics called traits
What is social learning approach
Suggests that behaviour is learned from significant others through socialisation
Who does social learning approach say we learn our behaviour from
Learned from people we hold in high esteem.
Primary=family , secondary=school,media etc.
What is the interactionist perspective
Combines trait and social learning to predict behaviour in a specific situation.
What is the formula for the interactionist perspective
B(behaviour)=F(function)(P(personality)xE(environment))
What is the Hollander approach (3)
Suggests that personality is made up of 3 features:
- The core of the performer.
- Typical responses.
- Role related behaviour.
What is a credulous approach
U believe in the theories
What is sceptical approach
U don’t believe the theories
What social learning theory is set out by Bandura
Observe,Identify,Reinforced,Copy.