Aspects of personality

• personality


  the sum total of the characteristics that differentiate one individual from another
• trait theory (Eysenck)


  'profiles' an individual

  extroverts - team sports

  introverts - individual sports
• social learning theory (personality)


  personality learnt from significant others

  behaviour is copied when it is believed it will be reinforced

  observe - identify - reinforce - copy
• interactionist approach (Lewin)


  Behaviour is a function of both personality and environment. (mixture of trait and social learning)

  psychological core - traits/values

  typical responses - usual behaviour in situation

  role related behaviour
• trait


  nature, underlying, long lasting as its inherited and formed at an early age. born with certain personality traits - remain fairly stable throughout life. problems-behaviour cant always be predicted. personality does change, doesn't consider that personality can be formed by experiences