Personality: Theories & Types
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In the context of 'Theories of Personality' under Child Development and Pedagogy, regarding Gordon Allport's 'Trait Theory' of personality—which describes three levels of traits: 'Cardinal Traits', 'Central Traits', and 'Secondary Traits'—along with their psychological, individual difference, and educational implications, which of the following statements is most appropriate and true?
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Detailed Explanation
Gordon Allport's Trait Theory
Gordon Allport classified personality traits into three distinct levels to understand human behavior:
- Cardinal Traits: These are extremely prominent and pervasive traits that dominate an individual's entire life (e.g., Mahatma Gandhi's non-violence or Hitler's lust for power). They are relatively rare.
- Central Traits: These are the general characteristics that form the basic foundation or core of an individual's personality (e.g., honesty, sociability, intelligence).
- Secondary Traits: These are more specific, context-dependent traits that appear only in certain situations or under specific circumstances (e.g., food preferences or musical tastes).
Therefore, option (c) is completely accurate and standardized.
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