Sport Psychology - Personality Flashcards
Define personality
A predisposition to behave in a certain way in certain situations
According to trait theory, personality is ___________
Inherited/genetic
Why can trait theory of personality be scrutinised?
It does not take into account the effects of the environment
Give 3 characteristics of an introvert
Shy
Prefer isolation
Prefer individual sports
Give 3 characteristics of an extrovert
Outgoing
Interacts well with others
Prefers teams sports
According to social learning theory, personality is __________
Learnt
According to social learning a theory, a performer 1.____________ and 2.____________ their role models behaviour.
Observes
Imitates
How can social learning theory be scrutinised?
It does not take genetics into account
According to social learning theory of personality, when is a performer more likely to imitate behaviour?
If it is reinforced
What does interactionist theory of personality state?
B = F(PE)
Behaviour is a function of personality and the environment
According to interactionist theory, when the environment is stable _______________
Behaviour remains constant
What is interactionist theory of personality a combination of?
trait and social learning theory
When would an observation be high in validity?
If the performer is in their natural environment
When would an observation be low in validity?
If the performer knows that they are being watched
Is an observation low or high in reliability? Why?
Low - the observer may see different results in every observation
What kind of data does an observation collect?
Subjective
Is an observation time efficient or time consuming?
Time consuming
Are questionnaires high or low in reliability? Why?
High
The same results will be given each time
What kind of data is collected in a questionnaire?
Objective
Is a questionnaire time efficient or time consuming?
Time efficient
Is a questionnaire high or low in validity? Why?
Low
The subject may give socially desirable answers
Do interviews have higher or lower validity that a questionnaire? Why?
Higher
Participants can expand on answers
Are interviews time efficient of time consuming?
Time consuming
What does POMS stand for?
Profile of mood states
What is POMS used as part of?
Talent identification programmes
How many emotions does POMS measure?
6
Which emotions does POMS measure
Tension, depression, anger, vigour, fatigue and confusion
POMS: What does Tom despise?
Aston Villa Football Club
POMS: What kind of profile does an elite athlete show?
An iceberg profile
POMS: What does an elite athlete have high levels of?
Vigour
POMS: What kind of profile does a non-elite performer show?
A flat line distribution
