Personality Theories Flashcards
What is the Type-A Type-B personality model
It states that there are two types of personality, type a is highly stressed while type b is the opposite
Describe Type-A personality
tend to lack patience, are competitive, will happily multi task, lack tolerance for others and have high levels of anxiety. They are also more likely to get heart disease as a result of higher stress levels.
Describe Type-B personality
Type-B tends to be more relaxed, tolerant and reflective. They have less anxiety have higher levels of creativity and imagination.
Who came up with this theory
Friedman and Roseman in the 1950s discovered it. They were cardiologists not psychologists.
Describe Trait theory
States that our behavior is decided by different traits that we possess. These traits are Stable, enduring and inherited. Using this you can predict behavior.
What is situational theory
States that our behaviour is dependent on current situation and is supported by Bandura and Zimbardo’s experiments.
Describe the theory of planned behaviour
It states that there are three key factors that contribute to whether or not someone will change their behavior. Attitude, Subjective Norms and Received behavioral control.
Describe the three factors of planned behaviour
Attitude is someone’s personal thoughts and feelings towards something. Subjective norms are the thoughts and feelings of others towards something. Perceived Behavioural control is our belief in whether or not we can affect our behaviour.
What is behavioural intention
The perceived likelihood of a person carrying out this behaviour.
What develops a person’s attitude
Previous experiences, Modelling behaviour of others, cultural influences, conditioning.
Factors of Attitude and subjective norms
How much we enjoy something and whether it’s good for us or not. What others say about what we do and if others do regarding the behaviour
Explain Carol Dwecks mindset theory
It states there are two different kinds of mindset, fixed and growth, and that they dictate our approach to learning
Explain a fixed mindset
They believe ability is fixed and cannot be changed, resist change and reject new ideas. They place limitations on themselves and give up easily.
Explain a Growth Mindset
They believe that they can achieve things through hard work and dedication. They likely to try harder and persevere and remain open minded to suggestions, help and change.
