Personality: Theories & Types
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According to Gordon Allport's Trait Theory of personality, what are those fundamental personality traits called that influence a person's entire life most deeply and are very limited in number (generally 1 to 5)?
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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 shape a person's entire life and behavior, deeply influencing almost every aspect (e.g., Mahatma Gandhi's 'non-violence' or Hitler's 'lust for power'). They are very few in number.
- Central Traits: These form the foundational building blocks of personality, such as honesty or kindness.
- Secondary Traits: These are preferences or attitudes that appear only in specific situations.
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