PSYC 3480 Lecture Notes - Trait Theory, Takers, Extraversion And Introversion

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 3480
• Professor: Anneke Olthof

Document Summary

According to the textbook, there is little evidence that personality traits can be predictors of performance, athletes or non-athletes, or the type of sport people will choose. However, in a study by rohodes, courneya, and hayduk (2002), it was suggested that personality variables might moderate motivational variables in prediction of exercise behaviour. Researchers suggested that individuals that are higher in extroversion (assertiveness, energetic approach to the world), as well as conscientiousness (achievement-striving, self-discipline), are more likely to meet their intentions to exercise. A trait is defined as a relatively stable characteristic or quality that may represent a portion of one"s personality; a quality used to explain an individual"s behaviour across time and situation. In my opinion, a trait is just a part of your personality that forms who you are, but i don"t believe that traits can cause certain behaviours, for example behaviours involved in athletic performance.