individual differences

What is personality

The patterns of thoughts and feelings and the way in which we interact with our environment and other people that make us a unique person

Traits of a type A person

Impatient, intolerant, and high levels of stress

Traits of a type B person

Relaxed, tolerant and lower stress levels

What is a stable personality trait

One that is unchangeable and remains constant and predictable

What are unstable character traits

Ones that are changeable and unpredictable

What is arousal

The energised state or readiness for action that motivates us to behave in a particular way

Explain the triadic model

Made of three parts:

1. Beliefs- cognitive element

2. Emotions- affective element

Behaviour- the behavioural element

our beliefs are formed through past experiences and by what we have learned from others snd those that are more significant to us are more likely to influence our beliefs. Our emotional reactions to an object is also based on past experiences if we have previously experienced enjoyment then we are more likely to enjoy the experience. Our behaviour is not always consistent with our attitude but we are more likely to behave in a way that reflects our attitude