PERSONALITY AND THEORIES Flashcards
What is personality?
relatively stable and during characteristics that make you unique
What is trait theory?
nature approach
inherited
do not alter over time
predictable in all situations
Eysenck’s personality dimensions
Extrovert - Introvert
Stable - Neurotic
Characteristics of extroverts?
need more arousal and stimulation.
slower to reach over arousal
sociable, outgoing, talkative, active, optimistic
Characteristics of introverts?
need less arousal and stimulation.
Quickly reach over arousal
quite, passive, unsociable
Stable
possess slow and less vigorous response to stressful situations
calm, even tempered, reliable, controlled
neurotic
unstable
rapid reaction to stressful situations
moody, anxious, touchy, restless and aggressive
Evaluate trait theory?
too simplistic
do not account for environmental factors
do not account for personality changing over time
not an accurate predictor of sport preference
What is the interactionist theory of behaviour?
mixture o f inherited traits and current situation
change in environment may mean a change in behaviour
B = f(PE)
What is hollander’s model?
Psychological Core - does not change
Typical response- how you normally behave
Role related behaviours- changes in behaviour based on situational factors
How interactionist knowledge can improve performance
coach can predict any potential behavioural changes
identify situations that can cause changes ogt occur
bale to change player behaviour by adapting to specific circumstances
What is social learning theory?
Bandura nurture approach socialisation from significant others observe imitate/copy reinforced Vicarious if significant other
What is the credulous approach?
supports the link between personality and sporting success
Evaluate questionnaires
no agreed definition of personality results vary when repeated results affected by mood socially desirable responses lack of understanding limited response options ethics have been questioned
