COMMERCE 1BA3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Negative Affectivity, Social Cognitive Theory, Observational Learning
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Definitions both dispositions and the situation makes the need for the trait silent mainly by internal or external forces influence their attitudes and behaviours influences the way an individual interacts with his or her environment. Personality the relatively stable set of psychological characteristics that. Dispositional approach individuals possess stable traits or characteristics that. Situational approach characteristics of the organizational setting influence people"s attitudes and behaviour. Inter-actionist approach individuals" aptitudes and behaviour are a function of. Trait activation theory traits lead to certain behaviours only when the situation. Locus of control - a set of beliefs about whether one"s behaviour is controlled. Self-monitoring the extent to which people observe and regulate how they. Self-esteem the degree to which a person has a positive self-evaluation. Behavioral plasticity theory people with low self-esteem tend to be more. Positive affectivity view the world, including oneself and other people, in a. Negative affectivity view the world, including oneself and other people, in a.