Sports Psychology Flashcards
(85 cards)
What are the 3 theories of personality?
1) Trait Theory
2) SLT
3) Interactionist Theory
Who came up with the trait theory?
Eysenck
Who came up with the SLT theory?
Bandura
Who came up with the interactionist theory?
Lewin and Hollander
What happens within the trait theory?
- Personalitu is innate and consistent in all situations
- Attempts to ‘profile’ the individual
- But, the behaviour can’t necessarily be predicted
What happens within the SLT theory?
- Personality is learned from significant others
- Behaviour is copied when reinforced
- Observe -> Identify -> Reinforce -> Copy
What happens within the interactionist theory?
- Combines both the Trait Theory and SLT
- Behaviour is adapted to the situation and accounts for behaviour change
What is the summarised formula for the interactionist theory?
Behaviour = The Function (Personality x Environment)
What are the three parts of the Hollander Model?
1) The core
2) Typical responses
3) Role-related behaviour
What is the core?
- Stable and solid
- Consists of beliefs and values
What is an example of the core?
Core values of a strong work ethic - prepared to work hard for the team
What are typical responses?
- Usual responses player would make in a given situation
What is an example of a typical response?
Attacking player makes various efforts to run and find space to receive the ball from midfield players
What is role-related behaviour?
- Further changes to behaviour may be needed as situation demands
What is an example of role-related behaviour?
Attacking player tracks back, employing the role of a defender to protect the lead
What is the definition of personality?
Your unique individual makeup
What does credulous mean?
Supports theory that personality can predict behaviour
What does sceptical mean?
Thinks personality doesn’t accurately predict behaviour
What are the advantages of measuring personality with a questionnaire?
- Easier
- Quicker
- Large sample
What are the disadvantages of measuring personality with a questionnaire?
- Biased answers
- Misunderstood questions
What are the advantages of measuring personality with an observation?
- True to life
- During real life
What are the disadvantages of measuring personality with an observation?
- Subjective
- Behaviour can change when watched
What are the advantages of measuring personality with an interview?
- Open to conversation
- Specific
- More depth
What are the disadvantages of measuring personality with an interview?
- Time consuming
- Similar to questionnaire