Description
According to Allport's trait theory, all people are unique, with personalities that grow and differ. To demonstrate this, he designated personality traits into three tiers: cardinal, central, and secondary.
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
- Select a notable or well-known public figure (past or present) and construct a profile of the individual by illustrating how they embody the three tiers of personality traits.
- Cardinal traits: What are the passions, goals, or obsessions that are most dominant in this person? How have they contributed to this person’s motivations or accomplishments?
- Central traits: If you were to write a letter of recommendation for this person, which traits would you emphasize?
- Secondary traits: Describe traits the public maybe aware of, but that are not fundamental to understanding this person’s impact.
- Do you agree or disagree with Allport’s belief that psychoanalysis and/or behavioral theories are not enough to describe this person’s personality? Why or why not?
Please reply with a minimum of 200 words. Please attach at least one reference.
Explanation & Answer
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Running head: PERSONALITY THEORY
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Personality Theory
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Trait Theory by Allport
Allport played a significant role in the field of philosophy. Among his most notable
contributions was his concepts explaining personality traits. According to him, the
characteristics are majorly affected by people's childhood encounters, their current environment,
as well as the interactions between them. During Allport's era, psychologists held that past a...
