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What is the primary component of Gordon Allport's trait theory?
What is the primary component of Gordon Allport's trait theory?
- Cardinal traits
- Multiple traits that are relatively stable and enduring patterns of behavior, thought, and emotion (correct)
- Central traits
- Psychological systems
Which of the following traits has the most influence on an individual's behavior?
Which of the following traits has the most influence on an individual's behavior?
- Central traits
- Cardinal traits (correct)
- Psychological systems
- Secondary traits
What is the term used to describe the unique, individual aspects of personality that make up one's sense of self?
What is the term used to describe the unique, individual aspects of personality that make up one's sense of self?
- Psychological systems
- Proprium (correct)
- Trait theory
- Functional autonomy
What is the idea that personality traits are motivated by internal forces, rather than external stimuli?
What is the idea that personality traits are motivated by internal forces, rather than external stimuli?
According to Allport's personality structure, what is the combination of factors that shape personality?
According to Allport's personality structure, what is the combination of factors that shape personality?
What are organized patterns of behavior, thought, and emotion that are relatively stable and enduring?
What are organized patterns of behavior, thought, and emotion that are relatively stable and enduring?
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Allport's Trait Theory
Allport's Trait Theory
Gordon Allport's trait theory emphasizes multiple traits as stable and enduring patterns of behavior, thought, and emotion unique to each individual.
Cardinal Traits
Cardinal Traits
Cardinal traits are dominant traits that have the most pervasive influence on an individual's behavior, but people rarely have these.
Proprium Definition
Proprium Definition
The proprium refers to the unique and personal aspects of personality that contribute to one's sense of self and identity.
Functional Autonomy
Functional Autonomy
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Personality Factors (Allport)
Personality Factors (Allport)
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Psychological Systems
Psychological Systems
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Study Notes
Trait Theory
- Gordon Allport's trait theory proposes that personality is composed of multiple traits, which are relatively stable and enduring patterns of behavior, thought, and emotion.
- Traits are organized into three levels:
- Cardinal traits: dominant, ruling traits that influence most of an individual's behavior.
- Central traits: general traits that are present in most situations, but not as dominant as cardinal traits.
- Secondary traits: less influential traits that appear only in specific situations.
- Traits are not mutually exclusive, and individuals can possess multiple traits that interact with each other.
Personality Structure
- Allport's personality structure consists of three components:
- Psychological systems: organized patterns of behavior, thought, and emotion that are relatively stable and enduring.
- Proprium: the unique, individual aspects of personality that make up one's sense of self.
- Functional autonomy: the idea that personality traits are motivated by internal forces, rather than external stimuli.
- Allport's structure emphasizes the unique, dynamic, and organized nature of personality, and suggests that personality is shaped by a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
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