Gordon Allport (1897–1967) Trait Theory
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The document discusses trait theory in personality psychology, distinguishing between personality types and traits. Gordon Allport's work categorizes traits into cardinal, central, and secondary traits, each playing different roles in shaping behavior and personality. It emphasizes that traits are stable over time, vary among individuals, and influence perceptions and actions.
Gordon Allport (1897–1967) Trait Theory
- 1. Trait Theory Personality Theories K.THIYAGU, Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod Gordon Allport (1897–1967)
- 2. Types Vs Traits Personality type refers to the psychological classification of different types of people Personality trait refers to psychological classification of different levels or degrees For example, according to type theories, there are two types of people, introverts and extroverts. According to trait theories, introversion and extroversion are part of a continuous dimension, with many people in the middle.
- 5. Personality traits are "enduring patterns of perceiving, relating to, and thinking about the environment and oneself that are exhibited in a wide range of social and personal contexts." A trait is what we call a characteristic way in which an individual perceives, feels, believes, or acts.
- 6. Traits are relatively stable over time Traits differ among individuals Traits are also bipolar Trait's influence behavior.
- 7. In 1936, psychologist Gordon Allport found that one English-language dictionary alone contained more than 4,000 words describing different personality traits. He categorized these traits into three levels. Born November 11, 1897 Died October 9, 1967 Nationality United States Fields Psychology Alma mater Harvard Gordon Allport (1897–1967)
- 9. Cardinal Traits The traits that dominate and shapes a person’s behaviour. One or two traits only (limited) Dominate an individual’s whole life Eg: if a person is humorous in nature. Abraham Lincoln (Honest) Mother Teresa (Religion's service, Peace)
- 10. Central Traits General characteristics that form the basic foundations of personality. General characteristic found in some degree in every person Five to ten central traits in an individual's personality People come to expect from you daily. Eg: Terms such as cordial relation, intelligent, honest, shy and anxious are considered central traits.
- 11. Secondary Traits Preferences, attitudes, situations traits are all secondary traits. often appear only in certain situations or under specific circumstances. Secondary traits are seen only in specific situations. Eg: Stage fear before speaking at public. impatient while waiting in line.
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