Psychology

Question 1

Name the three theories that explain the reasoning behind someone’s personality

Answer 1

The trait theory, the social learning theory, the interactionist perspective

Question 2

Name the 3 features of the personality according to the Hollander approach

Answer 2

Core of the performer-strong values and beliefs, hard to alter
typical responses- inherent traits displayed to specific situations
Role related behaviour- performer adapting to a specific role when the situation demands.

Question 3

What is a trait

Answer 3

Innate characteristics we are born with. They are stable and consistent.

Question 4

What is vicarious learning

Answer 4

Observational Learning, learning by watching someone else do it and be rewarded

Question 5

What is the equation for the interactionist perspective

Answer 5

B=f(PxE)

Behaviour is a function of the personality and the environment

Question 6

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a questionnaire?

Answer 6

ADVANTAGES- efficient, quick, lots of information

DISADVANTAGES- biased answers, can misunderstand questions.

Question 7

What are the advantages and disadvantages of an observation?

Answer 7

ADVANTAGES- true to life, during real game

DISADVANTAGES- subjective, behaviour changes when watched

Question 8

What are the advantages and disadvantages of an interview?

Answer 8

ADVANTAGES- more depth, specific

DISADVANTAGES- time consuming, similar to questionnaire

Question 9

When do we copy behaviour according to the social learning theory?

Answer 9

When it’s reinforced, when it’s successful, when it’s performed by a role model.

Question 10

How can a coach use the interactionist perspective to improve performance?

Answer 10

1) they can predict potential aggressive behaviour so sub the player off before they get sent off
2) they can recreate situations in training so the player knows what to do in games
3) encourage the player to adapt to the circumstances