Personality Flashcards

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Hollander’s model (1971)

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Interactionist theory
Suggested that out personality is a layered structure:

Inner core- beliefs, values, attitudes
Middle layer- shows our typical responses
Role related behaviour- our actual responses

Social environment- peers, situation, coaches, significant others

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Give an example of what would be in the inner core of Hollanders model

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Eg if a hockey player beloved there’s never an excuse for violence then she is unlikely to behave violently

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Lewin (1935)

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Interactionist theory
Behaviour is a function of personality and the environment
Different people behave differently in the same environment

B=f(PxE)

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Eysenck (1967)

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Trait theory
2 dimensions of personality:
Introversion-extroversion
Neurotism- emotional stability

Our behaviour is determined by our traits and not the environment

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5
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Introvert characteristics

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Quiet, shy

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Extrovert characteristic

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Outgoing, confident

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7
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Neurotic characteristics

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Unpredictable behaviour

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8
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Emotionally stable characteristics

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Consistent

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9
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Social learning theory

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We learn to deal with situations by watching others

Eg learning to become angry after a valid referee decision has gone against them after watching other players do the same

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10
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Profile of mood states definition

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A way of measuring the moods of those who participate in sport

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11
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What does the profile of mood states measure?

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Tension 
Depression
Anger 
Vigour
Fatigue 
Confusion
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Iceberg profile

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The POMS profile that is associated with successful athletes

Higher levels of vigour

Lower levels of other undesirable characteristics

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13
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Weakness of the POMS profile

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Not all elite performers in every sport show an iceberg profile

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14
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Credulous view of personality

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Argue that an individual’s personality has an influence on their sporting success

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15
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Sceptical view of personality

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Personality had no relevance to sporting performance

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16
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Achievement motivation definition

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Desire to succeed - fear of failure

17
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Need to achieve

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Show approach behaviours 
Seeks out challenges 
Higher task persistence 
Isn't afraid to fail 
Enjoys being evaluated 
Values feedback
18
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Need to avoid failure

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Shows avoidance behaviour 
Lower task persistence 
Doesn't value feedback
Avoids challenging tasks 
Performs worst when being evaluated 
Concerned with the outcome of the performance
19
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What influences achievement motivation?

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Personality factors

Probability of success/ value of success

20
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Personality definition

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An individual’s predisposition (tendency) to behave in a certain way