Explain the difference between cardinal, central, and secondary traits

What will be an ideal response?


ANSWER:
Central traits: According to Allport, the tendencies we have to behave in a certain way across most situations
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Secondary traits: According to Allport, the tendencies we have that are less consistent and describe how we behave in certain situations
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Cardinal traits: According to Allport, those dominant elements of our personalities that drive all of our behaviors

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