Trait activation and situatio strenght Flashcards
What is situation strenght
situation strength represents
the degree to which situational constraints are
present in the environment.
Situations are strong to the extent that rules, structures, and cues provide clear guidance as to the
expected behavior
What are the 2 types of situation strenght
Weak and Strong
What are the big 5 traits
Emotional stability, conscientiousness, Agreeableness, openness and extraversion
Types of trait activation
Dealing with angry people, attention to detail,Social Skill requirement and Level of competition and Innovation/creativity
4 aspects of situation strenght
Consequences, Clarity, Consistency and Constraints
What is trait activation theory
trait activation theory argues in favor of situational specificity - whether a trait predicts performance depends on the context, or, alternatively,
whether a particular contextual feature is relevant
depends on the trait.
Why do trait boost performance
their characteristic adaptations or their
enduring habits, attitudes, roles, interests, and values -
should naturally translate into effective job performanc
What situation would activate trait openness
Key for detail, creativety and independence
What trait situation would activate trait agreeableness
Social skills, key for detail and dealing with people
What situation would activate trait extraversion
social skills, dealing with people and competitveness
What situation would activate trait emotional stability
Dealing with people, social interactions and level of competitivnes
What situation would activate trait conscientiousness
Independence to finish work and social
