Personality and Attitude Flashcards
What is the social learning theory?
Learning through observation, environment and those around us. Not innate
Interactional theory
Explores how an individuals behaviour in sports and exercise is influenced by both personality traits and situational factors.
What’s the formula for the interactionist theory?
B = F(P x E)
What are two benefits of the interactionist theory?
- It is more valid
- Considers both innate and environmental
- Can explain why quiet people are great leaders when playing sports
What is cognitive Dissonance?
The process of creating disharmony between components of attitude
What are the three components of attitude?
Cognitive- knowledge and beliefs
Behavioural- intended behaviour
Affective- feelings and emotions
How are attitudes formed?
SPERMS
socialisation
Past experiences
Religious beliefs
Media
Role models/ significant other
What is the Narrow Band approach?
Type A and Type B
People in sport who act differently
Type A aggressive
Type B relaxed
What is state anxiety?
Anxiety felt in a particular situation
What is a somatic response?
The body’s response to anxiety
What is cognitive anxiety?
Psychological worry over the situation
What is personality?
Personality is patterns of THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS and the way in which we interact with our environment and other people that make us a UNIQUE person
What is the nature of a trait?
Innate and enduring
