Personality

Question 1

Define personality?

Answer 1

The patterns of thoughts and feelings and the way in which we interact with our environment and other people that make us a unique person

Question 2

What is the trait theory of personality?

Answer 2

BEHAVIOUR = FUNCTION OF PERSONALITY
- The way in which you generally behave
- Personality is made up of various traits
- Environment has no affect on behaviour

Question 3

Describe a type A personality

Answer 3

Highly aroused
Excessive anxiety
Impatient
Works fast and is ambitious
Tendency towards aggression
Highly competitive and likes control

Question 4

Describe a type B personaility?

Answer 4

Able to control arousal
Can relax
Patient and cool under pressure
Passive
Less competitive

Question 5

Describe an extrovert

Answer 5

Tend to be outgoing
Suited to team sports
Confident with others
Have a reticular activating system which is low in sensitivity and therefore become aroused slowly

Question 6

Describe an introvert

Answer 6

Tend to have an inward focus
Suited to solo sports
Prefer isolation
Lack confidence
Have a reticular activating system which is high in sensitivity and therefore become aroused quickly

Question 7

Describe a stable personality

Answer 7

Predictable temperaments
Consistent moods
Calm and relaxed
Low anxiety
Realistic, logical perception of a situation

Question 8

Describe an unstable personality

Answer 8

Unpredictable temperaments
Inconsistent moods
Worry
High anxiety
Unrealistic, illogical perception of a situation

Question 9

What is the social learning theory of personality?

Answer 9

BEHAVIOUR = FUNCTION OF ENVIRONMENT
- Personality is constantly changing as a result of experiences
- Shaped by what we have observed Modelling = occurs when you try to emulate the behaviour of an athlete you can relate to
Reinforcement = if a behaviour is reinforced than it is likely to be repeated

Question 10

What is the interactional view of personality?

Answer 10

BEHAVIOUR = FUNCTION OF PERSONALITY AND ENVIRONMENT
- consider how the situation and personality traits link and work together
- situational factors are strong = situation is more likely to predict a persons behaviour
- situational factors are weak = traits are more likely to predict a persons behaviour