Gordon Allport Thought That Cardinal Traits Are _____

question 65

Multiple Choice

Gordon Allport thought that cardinal traits are _____.

• A)pervasive characteristics that influence a person's behavior in most situations
• B)characteristics that influence behavior in some situations, but not others
• C)characteristics that can be inferred from observable behavior
• D)general traits that are composed of, or give rise to, surface traits
• E)biological differences that create variations in personality traits from person to person

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