Personality Flashcards
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What are the characteristics of trait theory?
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Inherited
Stable
Consistent
Predisposition to behave in a certain way.
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What is personality?
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An individual’s predisposition to behave in a certain way.
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What are the characteristics of interactionist theory?
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B=f(PE)- behaviour is a function of personality and environment
Traits are amended by environment/situation
Stable behaviour in certain situation
Change in environment = change in behaviour
E.g normally calm, but aggressive in sport.
