Personality Flashcards
1
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What is personality?
A
A persons unique patterns of traits
2
Q
What is the trait theory?
A
Born with a particular personality that remains constant throughout our lives
3
Q
What are the dimensions of a personality?
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- neurotic vs. stable
- extroverted vs. introverted
- psychotism vs. intelligent
4
Q
Criticism of the trait theory? 5
A
- too simplistic
- no account for change in personality
- don’t account for situational factors
- not accurate for sports
- fails to allow for individual to shape and adapt their personality
5
Q
Characteristics of the social learning theory’s?4
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- Determined by situation
- developed through observational learning and social reinforcement
- copy’s more if model is significant to them and similar and rewarded
- wrong environemental influences override individuals personality traits
6
Q
What is banduras observational learning theory?
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- demonstration
- attention
- retention
- motor reproduction
7
Q
What is the interactionist approach?
A
A mixture of trait and social learning theory’s
- core elements and influenced by the changing environment
- psychological traits and situational factors
- personality more likely to effect behaviour when situational factors are low
- core personality governs our behaviour but we act in a way to suit the situation
8
Q
What are the 6 mood states?
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- tension
- depressions
- anger
- vigour
- fatigue
- confusion
9
Q
Methods of measuring mood States?
A
Questionnaire
Observation
Interviews
10
Q
Advantages of observation methods?
A
- relevant behaviour
- individualist
- personality profile can be constructed
11
Q
Structure of a personality?
A
- psychological core: basic values and beliefs
- typical responses: usual response to situations
- role-related behaviours: pressure of environment is stronger that core, influenced by situation
