IOP1502- ASSIGNMENTS QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS A+ GRADED
Which perspective to personality would argue that an employee's low or high
performance is the product of the work environment?
Behaviourism
Behaviourism states that the environment shapes behaviour. A behaviourist would
consider how a person's environment and the people in their environment shape their
behaviour. See section 13.3.2
Which perspective states that people create constructs and schemas about the
world that influence their personality and behaviour?
Cognitive theories
In the cognitive approach the emphasis is on selfregulation, self-efficacy, expectation,
prediction, perception, memory and cognitive processes, constructs and schemas,
which are all ways of understanding and controlling the world, other people and one's
own behaviours. See section 13.3.5
Which perspective focuses on the self as a core part of personality, and the
influence of social and interpersonal relationships?
Psychosocial theories
Psychosocial theories focus on the self as a core dimension of personality and
personality development, and also the dominant role of interpersonal relationships,
social and cultural factors, and the influence of other important people in the needs for
relatedness and personality development. See section 13.3.7 in your prescribed book.
What kind of study is done to assess a person's behaviour and characteristics
over a long period of time?
Longitudinal research
Longitudinal studies investigate how various personal and personality factors stay
consistent or change over time. See section 13.7 in your prescribed book.
Which perspective on personality emphasise that the individual is intertwined
with a group and the greater cosmos?
African view
African and Asian views emphasise collectivism and that the individual is intertwined
with a group and the greater cosmos. See section 13.3.9
Chapter 13 Case Study: Mike
Mike is a 48-year-old process controller at a quarry who came to see you, an
industrial psychologist, about his work and life problems. According to Mike, he
has lost all motivation to work. He feels that he has not achieved any of the ideals
he had as a young man, and that he is now running out of time. Mike feels that life
is simply not worthwhile anymore. He recently got into trouble after an argument
with a customer and for staying away from work for two days without any excuse.
Mike's manager has referred him to you. The manager believes that Mike is going
through a midlife crisis, and needs some professional guidance to sort himself
, out.
Mike explains to you that he grew up on a farm. Although he still visits his family,
he feels that he does not have much to say to them. He describes his relationship
with his father as friendly, but says that he cannot forget all the undeserved h
Mike has unresolved conflicts with his father, which might still influence his behaviour
and his perception of authority.
The psychoanalytic paradigm would refer to conflict and issues caused due to
unresolved conflict experienced in childhood. See section 13.3.1
Chapter 13 Case Study: Mike
Mike is a 48-year-old process controller at a quarry who came to see you, an
industrial psychologist, about his work and life problems. According to Mike, he
has lost all motivation to work. He feels that he has not achieved any of the ideals
he had as a young man, and that he is now running out of time. Mike feels that life
is simply not worthwhile anymore. He recently got into trouble after an argument
with a customer and for staying away from work for two days without any excuse.
Mike's manager has referred him to you. The manager believes that Mike is going
through a midlife crisis, and needs some professional guidance to sort himself
out.
Mike explains to you that he grew up on a farm. Although he still visits his family,
he feels that he does not have much to say to them. He describes his relationship
with his father as friendly, but says that he cannot forget all the undeserved h
Mike might possess personality characteristics that prevent him from becoming a high
achiever, such as being an introvert.
The trait theory refers to personality characteristics as a means of describing people.
See section 13.3.4 in your prescribed book.
Chapter 13 Case Study: Mike
Mike is a 48-year-old process controller at a quarry who came to see you, an
industrial psychologist, about his work and life problems. According to Mike, he
has lost all motivation to work. He feels that he has not achieved any of the ideals
he had as a young man, and that he is now running out of time. Mike feels that life
is simply not worthwhile anymore. He recently got into trouble after an argument
with a customer and for staying away from work for two days without any excuse.
Mike's manager has referred him to you. The manager believes that Mike is going
through a midlife crisis, and needs some professional guidance to sort himself
out.
Mike explains to you that he grew up on a farm. Although he still visits his family,
he feels that he does not have much to say to them. He describes his relationship
with his father as friendly, but says that he cannot forget all the undeserved h
ANSWERS A+ GRADED
Which perspective to personality would argue that an employee's low or high
performance is the product of the work environment?
Behaviourism
Behaviourism states that the environment shapes behaviour. A behaviourist would
consider how a person's environment and the people in their environment shape their
behaviour. See section 13.3.2
Which perspective states that people create constructs and schemas about the
world that influence their personality and behaviour?
Cognitive theories
In the cognitive approach the emphasis is on selfregulation, self-efficacy, expectation,
prediction, perception, memory and cognitive processes, constructs and schemas,
which are all ways of understanding and controlling the world, other people and one's
own behaviours. See section 13.3.5
Which perspective focuses on the self as a core part of personality, and the
influence of social and interpersonal relationships?
Psychosocial theories
Psychosocial theories focus on the self as a core dimension of personality and
personality development, and also the dominant role of interpersonal relationships,
social and cultural factors, and the influence of other important people in the needs for
relatedness and personality development. See section 13.3.7 in your prescribed book.
What kind of study is done to assess a person's behaviour and characteristics
over a long period of time?
Longitudinal research
Longitudinal studies investigate how various personal and personality factors stay
consistent or change over time. See section 13.7 in your prescribed book.
Which perspective on personality emphasise that the individual is intertwined
with a group and the greater cosmos?
African view
African and Asian views emphasise collectivism and that the individual is intertwined
with a group and the greater cosmos. See section 13.3.9
Chapter 13 Case Study: Mike
Mike is a 48-year-old process controller at a quarry who came to see you, an
industrial psychologist, about his work and life problems. According to Mike, he
has lost all motivation to work. He feels that he has not achieved any of the ideals
he had as a young man, and that he is now running out of time. Mike feels that life
is simply not worthwhile anymore. He recently got into trouble after an argument
with a customer and for staying away from work for two days without any excuse.
Mike's manager has referred him to you. The manager believes that Mike is going
through a midlife crisis, and needs some professional guidance to sort himself
, out.
Mike explains to you that he grew up on a farm. Although he still visits his family,
he feels that he does not have much to say to them. He describes his relationship
with his father as friendly, but says that he cannot forget all the undeserved h
Mike has unresolved conflicts with his father, which might still influence his behaviour
and his perception of authority.
The psychoanalytic paradigm would refer to conflict and issues caused due to
unresolved conflict experienced in childhood. See section 13.3.1
Chapter 13 Case Study: Mike
Mike is a 48-year-old process controller at a quarry who came to see you, an
industrial psychologist, about his work and life problems. According to Mike, he
has lost all motivation to work. He feels that he has not achieved any of the ideals
he had as a young man, and that he is now running out of time. Mike feels that life
is simply not worthwhile anymore. He recently got into trouble after an argument
with a customer and for staying away from work for two days without any excuse.
Mike's manager has referred him to you. The manager believes that Mike is going
through a midlife crisis, and needs some professional guidance to sort himself
out.
Mike explains to you that he grew up on a farm. Although he still visits his family,
he feels that he does not have much to say to them. He describes his relationship
with his father as friendly, but says that he cannot forget all the undeserved h
Mike might possess personality characteristics that prevent him from becoming a high
achiever, such as being an introvert.
The trait theory refers to personality characteristics as a means of describing people.
See section 13.3.4 in your prescribed book.
Chapter 13 Case Study: Mike
Mike is a 48-year-old process controller at a quarry who came to see you, an
industrial psychologist, about his work and life problems. According to Mike, he
has lost all motivation to work. He feels that he has not achieved any of the ideals
he had as a young man, and that he is now running out of time. Mike feels that life
is simply not worthwhile anymore. He recently got into trouble after an argument
with a customer and for staying away from work for two days without any excuse.
Mike's manager has referred him to you. The manager believes that Mike is going
through a midlife crisis, and needs some professional guidance to sort himself
out.
Mike explains to you that he grew up on a farm. Although he still visits his family,
he feels that he does not have much to say to them. He describes his relationship
with his father as friendly, but says that he cannot forget all the undeserved h
