Psychology-personality types Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 2 personality types? explain
A
introverts- a quiet shy reserved personality, associated with individual sports
extroverts- a sociable likely outgoing personality type associated with team sports
2
Q
what are 5 features of an introvert
A
- quiet, shy, reserved
- prefer individual activities
- like being on their own
- like activities involving high concentration
- prefer fine movements over gross
- perform better with low arousal
- enjoy individual practise
- dislike contact sports
- low pain tolerance
3
Q
what are 5 features of an extrovert
A
- sociable, talkative, outgoing
- prefer team sports
- enjoy time with others
- prefer activities with low concentration
- prefer gross skills over fine
- prefer high arousal
- enjoy team practice
- enjoy contact sports
- high pain tolerance
4
Q
what is the trait theory
A
personality types are hereditary- based off genes
5
Q
what is the social learning theory
A
personality is learned through the environment around us
6
Q
what is the interactionist theory
A
personality is a mix of genetic and environmental influences
