Pesonality

Question 1

What are the three theories of personality?

Answer 1

Trait theory, social learning theory, and the interactionist theory

Question 2

What is trait theory?

Answer 2

The idea that we are born with innate characteristics (e.g. extroverted people will always be extroverted).

Question 3

What is the social learning theory?

Answer 3

The idea that behaviour is learned from significant others (which is socialisation).

Question 4

What is the definition of socialisation?

Answer 4

Developing personality traits by associating and learning from others.

Question 5

What are the two types of socialisation?

Answer 5

• Primary socialisation (family)

• Secondary socialisation (schools, media etc.)

Question 6

What is vicarious learning?

Answer 6

It is when a person is motivated to learn something by watching someone else work and be rewarded

Question 7

What is the process of learning simplified to?

Answer 7

Observe -> Identify -> Reinforced -> Copy

Question 8

What does B = f(PxE) mean?

Answer 8

Behaviour is a function of personality and environment.

Question 9

What are the three features of the Hollander approach to the interactionist theory?

Answer 9

• The core of the performer (values and beliefs)

• Typical responses (inherent traits displayed)

• Role related behaviour (a performer may adapt or adopt a very specified role)

Question 10

What is the credulous approach?

Answer 10

Believing the theories of personality. Accepting a link that personality can predict behaviour.

Question 11

What is the sceptical approach?

Answer 11

Not believing the theories of personality. Doubtful that personality can predict behaviour.