Personality

Question 1

What are the 3 theories of personality?

Answer 1

Trait, Social Learning and Interactionist

Question 2

What are the further categories of trait learning?

Answer 2

Eyesenks Theory = Introvert, extrovert, stable, neurotic
Narrow Band = Type A and B
Somatotyping= ectomorph, mesomorph, endomorph

Question 3

Define trait

Answer 3

Inherited characteristics at birth. They are innate, genetic and stable.
- Always behave the same in sny situation
B=F(P)

Question 4

Describe a Type A personality

Answer 4

• Highly competitive
• Likes control
• High levels of alertness
• Strong desire to succeed
• High stress

Question 5

Describe a Type B personality

Answer 5

• Non competitive
• Lack desire to succeed
• Work slowly
• Less prone to stress

Question 6

Describe Eyesenks trait theory

Answer 6

• 2 dimension model which identifies 4 primary personality traits

Question 7

Extrovert and introvert in sport

Answer 7

• Extrovert prefers team sport
• Introvert prefers individual

Question 8

Social Learning

Answer 8

Learnt through interactions in the environment, constant change
- Imitated then endorsed by social reinforcement

Question 9

What influences behaviour according to social learning theory?

Answer 9

• situations e.g. those around us
• environment

Question 10

How is behaviour learnt according to social learning?

Answer 10

• Through watching, imitating and reinforcement
• Not genetically programmed

Question 11

Personality

Answer 11

Athlete displaying their own unique pattern of behaviour when performing

Question 12

Interactionist Theory

Answer 12

Combines both trait and social learning.
- personality is modified and behaviour is triggered by the environment

Question 13

Somatotyping

Answer 13

Ectomorph- Skinny
Mesomorph- Muscle
Endomorph- Fat

Determines which sport / position they will play

Question 14

Define profiling

Answer 14

Links the relationship between personality and sporting behaviour, success and participation

Question 15

What theory is linked to the interactionist

Answer 15

Hollander
Concentric ring
Psychological core = the real you
Typical response = response can be modified and learned
Role related behaviour = dynamic and changeable surface to personality

Question 16

Discuss observational profiling

Answer 16

+ accurate representation
- alter behaviour if knowing they are watched, subjective, down to interpretation

Question 17

Catelles 16Q’s

Answer 17

+ Specific to each person doing it, accessible, confidential
- loose concentration, not understanding q’s

Question 18

Interviews

Answer 18

+ personal as 1 to 1
Free
Insight to personality

• awkward and uncomfortable
  Not always truthful

Question 19

Evaluation of Trait Theory

Answer 19

• Behaviours not always predictable
• Doesn’t consider environment
• Doesn’t account for people who adapt behaviour

Question 20

Evaluation of Social Learning

Answer 20

• Suggests why people become interested in sport
• Doesn’t take in to account genetics
• Only provides one explanation

Question 21

Evaluation of Interactionist

Answer 21

• Most psychologists use this
• Explains why personality of performers can change in different situations

Question 21

Define behaviour

Answer 21

The manner in which an individuals acts

Question 22

What is the impact on performance for the narrow band theory?

Answer 22

TYPE A
= Motivated to improve
= More likely to succeed
= Team sports
= Too controlling

TYPE B
= Lack motivation
= Wont make much progress
= individual sport