Personality Flashcards
(21 cards)
Personality
“the sum total of an individuals characteristics which make them unique
what’s the Trait Theory of personality?
it’s proposed by eyesnick’s 4 dimensions
what does the trait theory say personality is inherited from?
parents.
Nature not nurture, traits are in your genetics
what does type A vs type B personality state?
you’re either type A or type B
what are characteristics of type A personality?
ambitious and competitive
what’s type A work ethic?
high drive, strong sense of urgency
what behaviour is Type A?
can be hastle, impatient and aggressive
what stress is type A?
prone to stress and increase risk
what are characteristics of type B?
laid-back and easy going
what is the work ethic of a type B like?
may be distracted or procrastinate
what is the behaviour of a type B like?
my be empathetic and compassionate
what’s the stress of a type b like?
more relaxed and may have lower risk
what’s the Social Learning Theory?
suggests how people learn behaviours through observation, imitation and modelling
how do role models play a part in the social learning theory?
behaviours are more likely to be intimidated if the role model is perceived as similar, admired or of high status
what is various reinforcement?
learning occurs not just from direct experience but also by observing others being rewarded or punished for their actions
what’s the interactionist theory?
its a mix of the trait theory and social learning theory
what do we base our behaviour on according to the interactionist theory?
on inherent traits that we then adapt to the situation we were in
what’s lewins formula of interaction and personality?
explains that behaviours is the sum of personality
whats the 1st part of hollanders model?
physchological core- constant and stable
whats the 2nd part of hollanders model?
typical response- unusual behaviours
what’s the 3rd part of hollanders model?
role related behaviours- dynamic + changable
