Trait theory- Nature

Question 1

What does the trait theory refer to?

Answer 1

• We are born with innate characteristics called traits
• They are stable, consistent and enduring
• Attempts to profile the individual

Question 2

What does the Social Learning Approach- Nurture suggest?

Answer 2

Suggests behavior is learned from significant others by socialisation. We learn from people we hold in high esteem= role models, friends, parents, teachers.

Question 3

What is socialisation?

Answer 3

Socialization- developing personality traits by associating and learning from others.

Question 4

What are the two types of socialisation?

Answer 4

Primary which is from our family
Secondary which is from schools and the media.
-We copy behavior that we see as successful and powerful and that is consistently shown to us.

Question 5

When does vicarious learning occur?

Answer 5

Vicarious learning or observational learning occurs when a person is motivated to learn by watching someone else work and be rewarded.

Observe —– Identify—–Reinforced—-Copy