Personality: Theories & Types
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According to Gordon Allport's Trait Theory of Personality, traits are classified as cardinal traits, central traits, and secondary traits. In this context, if a person is identified by a single, extremely dominant, pervasive, and unique characteristic in almost every action, thought, and social conduct of their life (such as 'non-violence' in the case of Mahatma Gandhi or 'lust for power' in the case of Hitler) which controls their entire life, under which category would this type of trait be classified according to Allport's classification?
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According to Gordon Allport's Trait Theory of Personality, Cardinal Traits are rare and extremely powerful characteristics that dominate an individual's entire life, behavior, and identity. These traits are so prominent that the person becomes almost exclusively known for them. Examples include Mahatma Gandhi's trait of non-violence.
- Cardinal Traits: Single dominant traits that shape a person's entire life.
- Central Traits: General characteristics that form the basic foundations of personality.
- Secondary Traits: Traits that are more preferences or situational behaviors.
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