personality Flashcards
what is the definition of personality
a persons unique pattern of traits they are stable and enduring
it is predictable and we often show the same behaviour
why is personality good for sports
good for coaches as all performers are different so important to understand how to motivate them
linked with choice of sport and success
what is nature
born that way
what is nurture
developed through life experiences and observing others
what is the personality equation
B=f(P)
what is eysencks trait theory
uses two dimensions (extroversion and introversion + stable and neurotic)
suggest that everywhere is somewhere on the lines
these are measured by the eysenck personality inventory
what does stable mean and characteritics
ANS responds slowly to situations
even tempered and easy gping
what does neurotic mean and characteristics
ANS responds rapidly and strongly to stressful situations
restless anxious and excitable
what does ANS stand of
automatic nervous system
what does RAS stand for
reticular activating system
what does extrovert mean and characteristics
RAS reduces incoming stimulus leading to under arousal, they need optimal stimulation to to maintain optimum levels of brain activity
social, out going
what does introvert mean and characteristics
RAS increases incoming stimulus leading to over arousal, dont need external stimulation
quiet reserved
what is cattells trait theory
used a self report study which assess overall personality (16 different types)
suggests that personality could change with the situation
what is type A and B personality theory also known as
the narrow band approach
what is type a
highly competitive
desire to succeed
need to be in control
prone to stress
