Personality Flashcards
(12 cards)
Personality definition
The patterns of thoughts and feelings and the ways in which we interact with our environment and other people that make us a unique person.
Who is more competitive, type A or B?
A
Who is less ambitious, Type A or B?
B
Who works faster, Type A or B?
A
Who doesn’t like being in control, Type A or B?
B
Who is prone to stress, Type A or B?
A
Define Anxiety?
A negative emotional state that is closely associated with arousal. It is experiencing apprehension and being aware of high arousal linked to our fears and worries.
Define a stable personality trait
Somone who does not swing from one emotion to another but is usually constant in emotional behavioural
Define the unstable personality traits
Someone who is highly anxious and has unpredictable emotions
Define an extrovert
A person who seeks social situations and likes excitement but lacks concentration
Define an introvert
A person who does not seek social situations but likes peace and quiet and is good at concentrating
What does the social learning theory suggest?
That rather than being born with characteristics, we learn them from other people, especially from those we hold in high esteem, such as parents, coaches, role models, friends and other people people of significance to us.
