Personality & Motivation Quiz

What is personality?

• A combination of characteristics that form an individual's distinctive character

• A specific set of skills and abilities

• A gene which you have

What are some examples of personality traits?

• Strong, Fast, Agile

• Outgoing, Quiet, Shy

• Tall, Short, Slim

What is an introvert?

• Someone who is outgoing and talkative

• Someone who is shy and quiet

• Someone who is adventurous and lively

• Someone who is disciplined and ambitious

What is an extrovert?

• Someone who is shy and quiet

• Someone who is outgoing and talkative

• Someone who is disciplined and ambitious

• Someone who is patient and witty

What is a stable personality trait?

• A trait that is shy and quiet

• A trait that is calm and controlled

• A trait that is outgoing and talkative

• A trait that is unpredictable and varies depending on the situation

What is a Neurotic personality trait?

• A trait that is outgoing and talkative

• A trait that is shy and quiet

• A trait that is calm and controlled

• A trait that is unpredictable and varies depending on the situation

What does the social learning theory suggest?

• We learn our behavior from significant others

• People's behavior is not always predictable and can vary depending on the situation

• Our behavior is a function of our personality and environment

• People's personalities can fit into 4 different categories

What does the interactionist approach to personality and sport behavior emphasize?

• The theory that people's personalities can fit into 4 different categories

• The theory that behavior is inherited and makes up our personality

• The theory that behavior is not always predictable and can vary depending on the situation

• The importance of adapting behavior to the environment as well as our personality traits

What is an introvert?

• Someone who likes being around others

• Someone who likes their own company

What is an extrovert?

• Someone who likes their own company

• Someone who like socialising with others