Personality: Theories & Types
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In the context of Gordon Allport's Trait Theory of Personality, which of the following options most accurately and analytically describes the 'Central Traits' classified by him?
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Understanding Gordon Allport's Trait Theory
Gordon Allport categorized personality traits into three levels:
- Cardinal Traits: Dominant traits that shape a person's entire life (e.g., Machiavellianism).
- Central Traits: The foundational building blocks of personality that form the general characteristics of a person (e.g., honesty, kindness).
- Secondary Traits: Preferences or attitudes that appear only in specific circumstances.
Therefore, option C correctly defines central traits.
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