Not everyone has a cardinal trait, or the trait Allport referred to as a "ruling passion."
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: T
FEEDBACK: A cardinal trait is so pervasive and influential that it touches almost every aspect of a person's life. Allport described it as a ruling passion, a powerful force that dominates behavior. Not everyone has a ruling passion, and those who do may not display it in every situation.
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