personality

Question 1

define personality

Answer 1

unique psychological make-up

Question 2

what is an extrovert and introvert

Answer 2

ex - lous and bright personalities

in - quiet and reserved personalities

Question 3

characteristics of an extrovert

Answer 3

outgoing
comfortable in peoples company
tend to prefer team sports
very confident
cope better with arousal
perform better under pressure
enjoy challenge
like responsibility

Question 4

characteristics of an introvert

Answer 4

shy/reserved
comfortable in own company
tend to prefer individual sports
dont perform well under pressure
prefer activities that focus on accuracy over force

Question 5

what is the big personality debate

Answer 5

nature (trait) vs nurture (social learning)

interactionist perspective
-lewin
-hollander

Question 6

features of the trait theory

Answer 6

believes individuals are born with innate characteristics called traits
determined genetically
they are deemed to be stable as they are permanent in differing situations
behaviour is consistent and can be predicted