Personality Flashcards
1
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Personality
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The sum of an individuals characteristics which make him/her unique
2
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Trait theory
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Predetermined qualities that are inherited
Traits stable enduring and consistent
Predictable
3
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Social learning theory
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Opting behaviour of others
Predictable
4
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Interactionist theory
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Combination of trait and social learning
Behaviour change to demand of environment
Response from combo of personality traits and environment, predictable
5
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Trait theory equation
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B=f(p)
6
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Social learning theory equation
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Bf(e)
7
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Interactionist theory equation
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B=f(exp)
8
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Interactionist theory circle
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1(middle)= psychological core (trait) 2= typical responses 3= role related behaviour
9
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What’s a type A personality
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Competitive,desire to succeed Works fast Likes control Prone to stress Can be aggressive
10
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What’s type B personality
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Non competitive Works slowly Lacks desire to succeed Doesn’t like control Less stress, cool under pressure, patient
11
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What’s stable personality
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Predictable consistent moods, low anxiety
12
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Unstable personality
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Unpredictable, prone to anxiety, illogical perception of situation
