Personality Flashcards
Trait theory
Genetic and born with it/innate
Stable and endure traits
Behaviour is predetermined
Type A v Type B
Prone to stress
Works fast
Lack a patience
Relaxed
Works slow
Low stress levels
Evaluation of trait theory
Not enough evidence
Too simplistic
Peoples personality can change
Tend to be influenced by others
Social learning theory
Socially acceptable behaviour Don’t copy punished behaviour Copy same gender Males more aggressive than females First hand aggression more likely to be copied
Limitations of social learning theory
Please adults instead of genuine aggression
Some genetics involved
Bobo doll designed to be hit
Consistent behaviour shows traits
Interactionism
Mix of genetics and social
Concentric ring theory
Psychological core - who you really are
Typical responses - response in situations
Role related - response in specific behaviour