Personality Flashcards
(10 cards)
Name three theories of Personality
Trait Theory
Social Learning Theory
Interactionist Theory
Explain Social Learning Theory
Behaviour is copied
Significant others
Behaviour must be reinforced
Fill in the blank. The ____________ theory is described as a combination of both trait and social learning theory.
Interactionist
What is Lewin’s Formula in his interactionist model?
B f(P x E)
What are the three elements of Hollanders Model
Inner Core
Typical Response
Role Related Behaviour
Which Theory is best described by: “innate characteristics that are stable and enduring”
Trait Theory
Explain what is meant by the Nature v Nurture debate in terms of personality characteristics
Some psychologist believe our characteristics are learned from our environment and other believe we are born with them
How could Trait Theory help a coach with a member of his team?
It would help him to predict how a player may respond in new situations as he would be able to see patterns form in his behaviour.
How would knowledge of social learning theory help a coach with one of his team members?
He would be able to provide the player with role models that display the behaviours he would like and positively reinforce these behaviours when the player copied them.
Explain the Credulous v sceptical debate?
Some people believe personality can help predicted behaviour - credulous. Others have doubts that it can hep predict behaviour - sceptical
