The Main Difference Between Allport's Classification of Traits and Cattell's

question 365

Multiple Choice

The main difference between Allport's classification of traits and Cattell's classification of traits is that

• A)Allport classified traits subjectively, while Cattell used a statistical approach.
• B)Allport classified traits statistically, while Cattell used a subjective approach.
• C)Allport's source traits are the visible areas of personality.
• D)Cattell's central traits are the basic building blocks of personality.

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Definitions:

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