In collaboration with Payame Noor University and Iran Neuropsychology Association

Document Type : Original article

Authors

1 M.A. Student of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Humanities, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad,Isfahan,Iran.

2 Assistant Professor of Department of Psychology, Faculty of Humanities, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad,Isfahan,Iran.

Abstract

Introduction: The Gray bio personality theory is an important theory in explaining of individual differences. This study aimed to compare of brain-behavioral system activation between individual and group sports majors. Method: The research design was a comparative and the statistical population included professional athletes in different sports in Isfahan and Shahrekord in 2015. The using convenience sampling, 120 participants selected, including 4 groups of 30 athletes in individual/ sports. The research instruments included Gray-Wilson Personality Questionnaire, which were completed by the participants. Data was analyzed using analysis of covariance by SPSS.23. Findings: Results showed a significant difference between the individual and team athletes in approach. No significant difference was observed between the two groups in other research variables. Conclusion: According to this results, there is a significant difference between component of Approach personality in individual and group sports majors that means differences of levels of positive reinforcements.

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