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Personality and Attitudes

The interactionist perspective in sport

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Overview

The interactionist perspective and Lewin's formula, Hollander's psychological core, typical responses and role-related behaviour, and how coaches use the approach.

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Key term

How does Lewin's interactionist view explain a calm player's aggression in a derby, and what are the levels of Hollander's model?

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What does the interactionist perspective say about behaviour?

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State Lewin's formula for behaviour.

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  1. 1

    What does the interactionist perspective say about behaviour?

    Model answer

    The interactionist perspective says behaviour results from inherited traits interacting with the environment. A performer's personality and the situation together decide how the performer acts.

  2. 2

    State Lewin's formula for behaviour.

    Model answer

    Lewin's formula is B = f(P × E). Behaviour is a function of personality and the environment.

  3. 3

    According to Lewin, why might a usually calm hockey player behave aggressively in a local derby?

    Model answer

    Lewin argued that behaviour depends on the person and the situation together. The heated setting of a derby interacts with the player's traits and triggers behaviour not usually seen.

  4. 4

    Name the three levels of Hollander's model of personality.

    Model answer

    Hollander's three levels are the psychological core, typical responses and role-related behaviour.

  5. 5

    What is the psychological core in Hollander's model?

    Model answer

    The psychological core is the deepest and most stable level of personality. The core holds a person's values, beliefs and attitudes, the real self.

  6. 6

    What are typical responses in Hollander's model?

    Model answer

    Typical responses are the usual ways a person reacts to situations. Typical responses are learned, fairly consistent and a reflection of the psychological core.

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