KINE 2P95 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: B. F. Skinner, Extraversion And Introversion, Sensation Seeking

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Overall organization of psychological characteristics: think- feel behave, differentiates people, behave consistently over time and across situations. Disposition: a broad, all-encompassing way to relate particular types of people or situations. Personality trait: relatively stable characteristic that represents a portion of a persons personality, assumed normal distribution through population, ex: perfectionism. Personality state: momentary thoughts or feelings that change depending on time and situation, example: aggression. High- intensity hockey game- one player hits another player in the face. Is that person an aggressive person or experienced a momentary state of aggression. Trait approach: people have certain traits that influence behaviour. Source traits: 16 specific personality factors: ex: warmth, tension, emotional stability, dominance, social boldness, sensitivity, etc Humanistic psychology: focus on personal responsibility, growth, striving, and dignity. Maslow"s (1943) hierarchy of needs: once needs are met in one tier, person can move onto next tier. Goal: self-actualization: performing in sport to highest standards.

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