Personality and Attitude

Which theory of personality suggests that behaviour is learned from significant others and role models?

• Trait theory

• Social learning approach

• Interactionist theory

• Situational factors

What does the Trait theory of personality suggest?

• Behaviour is a combination of personality characteristics & environment

• behaviour is a result of innate personality characteristics

• Behaviour is learned

What does the interactionist theory suggest about behaviour?

• behaviour is learned

• behaviour is a product of both genetics and the environment around them

• behaviour is a result of innate characteristics

Which theory of personality is the Lewin approach?

• Trait

• Interactionist

• Social Learning

• Behaviourist

What does the Lewin approach suggest about behaviour?

• Behavior is adapted to suit a situation

• Behavior is genetically determined

• Behavior is consistent across all situations

• Behavior is unpredictable

What are the 3 features of personality suggested by Hollander?

• Typical Response

• Psychological Core

• Role related behaviour

• environmental impact

What does the sceptical approach to personality suggest?

• Personality accurately predicts behavior

• Personality and behavior are unrelated

• Personality is the only factor in behavior

• Personality is consistent across situations

What is a typical response in the interactionist perspective?

• A learned behavior

• An inherent trait displayed in specific situations

• A genetic predisposition

• A random action

What does the nature vs. nurture debate focus on?

• Genetic vs. environmental influences

• Social vs. economic factors

• Cultural vs. historical influences

• Psychological vs. physical traits

What is an example of social learning in sports?

• Observing and copying a role model

• Inheriting athletic ability

• Developing skills through genetics

• Performing without practice