Personality

Question 1

Define personality

Answer 1

Sum of individual psychological characteristics that makes a person unique

Question 2

What are the 3 theories of personality

Answer 2

Trait, SLT, interactionist

Question 3

Define anxiety

Answer 3

Negative emotional state where high arousal is linked to our fears and worries

Question 4

Define state anxiety

Answer 4

Anxiety in a specific situation

Question 5

Define arousal

Answer 5

Readiness that motivates us to behave in a certain way

Question 6

What does the trait theory of personality state

Answer 6

Characteristics are innate, stable and enduring with no impact of the situation on behaviour

Question 7

What researchers are linked to trait theory

Answer 7

Eysenck, Girdano

Question 8

What did Eysenck propose about trait theory

Answer 8

4 primary personality traits - stable/unstable, introvert/extrovert

Question 9

What are 3 behaviours associated with a unstable introvert of Eysenck’s model

Answer 9

Anxious, quiet, unsociable

Question 10

What are 3 behaviours associated with a unstable extrovert of Eysenck’s model

Answer 10

Touchy, aggressive, impulsive

Question 11

What are 3 behaviours associated with a stable introvert of Eysenck’s model

Answer 11

Passive, controlled, calm

Question 12

What are 3 behaviours associated with a stable extrovert of Eysenck’s model

Answer 12

Sociable, outgoing, leadership

Question 13

Define a stable personality

Answer 13

Someone who displays consistent behavioural traits

Question 14

Define an unstable personality

Answer 14

Someone who is highly anxious with unpredictable emotions

Question 15

Define an extrovert personality

Answer 15

Someone who seeks social situations and likes excitement

Question 16

Define an introvert personality

Answer 16

Someone who prefers peace and quiet

Question 17

What theory did Girdano propose in relation to trait theory

Answer 17

Narrow band

Question 18

What is Girdano’s narrow band theory in relation to trait theory

Answer 18

Type A - Highly competitive, desire to succeed, impatient

Type B - Non competitive, lack in desire to succeed, patient

Question 19

What are some characteristics of extroverts

Answer 19

Perform better in higher arousal situations, aroused slower than introverts, low sensitivity in reticular activating system (RAS), prefer gross skills

Question 20

What are some characteristics of introverts

Answer 20

High levels of excitation, don’t need added excitement, become aroused quicker than extroverts, high RAS sensitivity

Question 21

What are 2 positive evaluations of trait theory

Answer 21

Behaviour can be predicted, research support

Question 22

What are 2 negatives of trait theory

Answer 22

Personality changes, not just genetics that determine personality

Question 23

What does SLT of personality state

Answer 23

All behaviour is learned through observation and then reinforcement

Question 24

What is the positive variant of learned behaviour

Answer 24

Functional behaviour e.g sportsmanship, healthy lifestyle

Question 25

What is the negative variant of learned behaviour

Answer 25

Dysfunctional behaviour e.g aggression, sedentary lifestyle

Question 26

When is SLT likely to occur

Answer 26

When observing a role model

Question 27

What are 2 positives of SLT

Answer 27

Bobo doll supports it, aspects of learning from role models are supported

Question 28

What are 2 negatives of SLT

Answer 28

Does not consider genetics, justifies dysfunctional behaviour

Question 29

What does the interactionist theory of personality state

Answer 29

Personality is determined by an interaction of traits and the situation

Question 30

What researcher is related to the interactionist theory

Answer 30

Hollander

Question 31

What was Hollander's model

Answer 31

Three levels: 1 . Psychological core - real you not affected by values or environment 2 . Typical response - way we usually respond to situations 3 . Role related behaviour - changes depending on situation