Sports Psychology (personality) - Mr Manley

Question 1

What is a personality?

Answer 1

A unique psychological makeup.

Question 2

what is the trait theory?

Answer 2

we are born with innate characteristics called traits. they are stable, consistent and enduring. it attempts to profile the individual.

Question 3

What is the social learning approach?

Answer 3

suggests behaviour is learned from significant others by socialisation. we learn from people we hold in high esteem. e.g. role models, friends, parents, teachers etc…

Question 4

what is the interactionist perspective?

Answer 4

A theory which combines trait and social learning to predict behaviour in a specific situation.
indicates that born traits are adapted according to the situation.

Question 5

What is the interactionist perspective formula?

Answer 5

B=F(PxE)

behaviour is a function of personality and environment.

Question 6

what does the hollander approach to interactionist theory suggest?

Answer 6

it suggests that personality is made up of 3 features:

1. the core of the performer
2. Typical responses
3. Role related behaviour.

Question 7

what is the core of an individual?

Answer 7

the values and beliefs of the individual.

Question 8

what are typical responses?

Answer 8

the use of inherent traits displayed to specific situations.

Question 9

what is role related behaviour?

Answer 9

suggests that a performer may adapt or adopt a very specific role when the situation demands.

Question 10

what is a credulous approach?

Answer 10

you believe the theories. You accept a link that a personality can predict behavour.

Question 11

what is a sceptical approach when predicting behaviour?

Answer 11

You don’t believe them. You doubt the link that personality can predict behaviour.

Question 12

How can the Interactionalist Perspective improve performance? 5 ways….

Answer 12

1. the coach could predict potential aggressive or unacceptable behaviour- they could remove the player before a sending off occurs.
2. coach could recreate these situations during training to allow the player to become accustomed to them in games. A nervous performer could train infront of a crowd.
3. the coach could try to change the player behaviour by encouraging the player to adapt to circumstances. Calm the anxious player before they take a penalty.
4. if a player understands their behaviours they can monitor and adapt themselves.
5. core values may be hard to alter so need to be reinforced by significant others ie; coach or captain.

Question 13

What are the 3 ways to measure personality?

Answer 13

• questionnaire
• observation
• interview