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What does social learning theory suggest about behavior?
Behavior (personality) is learned through interaction with the environment and those around us.
It is a learned behavior, not inherited.
What is the interactionist theory?
It suggests that an individual’s behavior in sports and exercise is influenced by a combination of personality traits and situational factors.
It integrates elements of both trait theory and social learning theory.
What is the formula representing behavior in the interactionist theory?
Behavior = f(personality X Environment)
This formula indicates the relationship between personality and environmental factors in determining behavior.
How does the interactionist theory explain the behavior of quiet individuals in sports?
It explains that quiet and shy individuals off the pitch can still be great leaders on it.
Personality and behavior can change in different settings.
What does the interactionist theory take into account?
It takes into account both types of personalities.
This allows for a more comprehensive understanding of behavior.
What does the interactionist theory explain about behavior predictability?
It explains why our behavior is often unpredictable.
This unpredictability arises from the interplay of personality and situational factors.
Why do people in the same environment behave differently according to the interactionist theory?
It explains why people in the same environment behave differently due to the influence of individual personality traits and situational factors.
Different personalities react uniquely to similar environments.
