Personality: Theories & Types
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According to Gordon Allport's trait theory of personality, what are those personality traits called that dominate a person's entire life, behavior, and primary interests to such an extent that almost every activity of the individual revolves around them, such as Mahatma Gandhi's non-violence or Mother Teresa's altruism?
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Gordon Allport's Trait Theory
Gordon Allport categorized personality traits into three levels: Cardinal, Central, and Secondary traits.
- Cardinal Traits: These are dominant traits that characterize a person's entire life. They are rare and so pervasive that almost all of the person's activities can be traced back to them (e.g., Gandhi's non-violence).
- Central Traits: These form the foundational building blocks of personality that are observable in most people.
- Secondary Traits: These are preferences or attitudes that appear only in specific situations.
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