Personality: Theories & Types
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In the context of Gordon Allport's trait theory of personality, what is the most significant theoretical distinction between 'Central Traits' and 'Cardinal Traits'?
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Gordon Allport's Trait Theory
Gordon Allport categorized personality into different levels within his trait theory. Cardinal Traits are so powerful and pervasive that a person's entire life, identity, and activities revolve around them (e.g., the lust for power in Napoleon or non-violence in Mahatma Gandhi), and such traits are found in very few people.
In contrast, Central Traits are the prominent characteristics that form the foundation of a normal person's personality and are visible in most social interactions.
- Cardinal Traits: Rare, dominant, and shape the entirety of an individual's life.
- Central Traits: General building blocks of personality, typically numbering 5 to 10 per person.
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