Paper Topic:

Psychology

br 2 . Tony is the life of the party when he hangs out with his friends . He often is very boastful and outgoing with his friends and likes to drink and dance at the clubs . However , when at work , Tony is always very serious and quiet . He is always focused on the task at hand as his responsibilities require this . Using your knowledge of both the person-situation controversy and reciprocal determinism , explain why the variable of Tony 's behavior in differing situations is not surprising Tony differences in behavior between his social and

professional life show evidence of both the person-situation controversy ' and reciprocal determinism ' Shifting from a social personality to a more reserved and businesslike personality highlights to purposeful adaptation of self to one 's environment and situation . Within the context of the person-situation controversy , Tony 's behavior adapts to the situation in which he finds himself . Out with his friends he is released from the pressures of his professional life and can let go . The results are his outgoing and boastful behavior that does not require any restraint or justification . When at work , in keeping with the image of a good employee , Tony 's behavior is more reserved and professional Similarly , the combination of environment and perceived acceptable behavior , act to alter Tony 's behavior upon a set of agreed upon behavior . By altering his own behavior between his personal and professional life , Tony is reacting to expectations of acceptable behavior and fitting his own personality to the situation...

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