personality theories 8 marks

• What does trait theory suggest about individuals?

  Individuals are born with innate, stable traits
• How does trait theory view behavior in different situations?

  Behavior is consistent across different situations
• What example illustrates the consistency of behavior in trait theory?

  An extroverted player is loud everywhere
• What does social learning theory propose about characteristics?

  Characteristics are learned from role models
• How does social learning theory view the change of personality traits?

  Personality traits can be changed through learning
• What influences the likelihood of copying someone's behavior according to social learning theory?

  Seeing the behavior being reinforced
• How can a coach influence players' personalities according to social learning theory?

  By reinforcing positive responses to losing
• What is the role of reinforcement in social learning theory?

  Reinforcement encourages the repetition of behaviors
• What is the main belief of trait theory regarding behavior?

  Behavior is predictable and consistent