Personality

Question 1

What is personality?

Answer 1

refers to the unique combination of characteristics and traits that make each individuals distinct

Question 2

What did hollander define personality as?

Answer 2

the sum total of an individual’s characteristics which make him/her unique

Question 3

What is psychological states?

Answer 3

temporary situation-dependent feelings, thoughts, and behaviours, can change rapidly depending on the context. influenced by external factor such as the importance of the event, presence of others, and the athletes level of preparedness

Question 4

What are personality traits?

Answer 4

enduring characteristics that influence how individuals behave across time and situations

Question 5

what are three examples of keys personality traits in sport

Answer 5

1. Neuroticism
   2.Extraversion
2. Consientiousness

Question 6

What is the Trait theory?

Answer 6

suggest that behaviour in sport can be predicted based on an athlete’s personality trait

Question 7

What are the big 5 personality traits (OCEAN)

Answer 7

1. openness- curiosity, creativity, willingness to try new things
2. conscientiousness- discipline, organization, and achievement-striving
   3.extraversion- sociability, assertivness, energetic approach to life
3. Agreeableness-compassion, cooperation, and trust in others
4. Neuroticsim- tendency to experience negative emotions like anxiety or sadness

Question 8

what are personality profiles?

Answer 8

How different combinations of BIG FIVE TRAITS MANIFEST IN ATHLETES

Question 9

What is the psychodynamic psychology (hint, ID, SUPEREGO, EGO)

Answer 9

focuses on unconscious motives shaping behaviour

Question 10

what is the ID, EGO, SUPEREGO

Answer 10

ID. unconscious driven by basic needs and desires (pleasure principle)
EGO. conscious, logical mediator (reality principle)
SUPEREGO. Moral compass, internalized societal standards (conscience)

Question 11

Humanistic Psychology hint (mallows hierarchy of needs)

Answer 11

TOP
-self actualization- striving for full potential and personal growth
-esteem needs- achievement, recognition
-social needs- belonging, love
-safety needs- personal, financial security
-Physiological needs- food, water, sleep
BOTTOM

Question 12

What is the Interactional Approach hint; its not a theory

Answer 12

a concept that explores the interaction between personality, the environment, and performance

Question 13

What is the COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL APPROACH?

Answer 13

Focuses on learning through observation and social reinforcement

Question 14

what s social reinforcement?

Answer 14

Behaviours that are rewarded are more likely to be repeated