It Is Said That the Trait Concept Most Approximates the Ordinary

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Essay

It is said that the trait concept most approximates the ordinary person's concept of personality. How, then, do activities of the trait theorist differ from that of the average person? What are the intellectual challenges that are pursued by the trait theorist but not (in general) by the layperson?

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Definitions:

Constructivism

The philosophical view that reality, as a concrete entity, does not exist and that only ideas (“constructions”) of reality exist.

Interjudge Agreement

The extent to which different judges or observers agree in their assessment or evaluation of a particular characteristic or trait.

Conscientiousness

One of the five major dimensions of personality in the Five Factor Model, involving traits such as organization, diligence, competence, orderliness, and responsibility.

Extraversion

A personality trait characterized by outgoingness, high energy, and positive emotions.