Originally published in 1927 this classic article by Gordon W. Allport highlights the ambiguity surrounding attempts to characterize personality traits. Having done this, Allport then outlines how the term "trait" can be rescued from the confusion in which he believes it to be embedded.
Concepts of Trait and Personality forms part of an initiative by the website www.all-about-psychology.com to make important, insightful and engaging psychology publications widely available.
Originally published in 1927 this classic article by Gordon W. Allport highlights the ambiguity surrounding attempts to characterize personality traits. Having done this, Allport then outlines how the term "trait" can be rescued from the confusion in which he believes it to be embedded.
Concepts of Trait and Personality forms part of an initiative by the website www.all-about-psychology.com to make important, insightful and engaging psychology publications widely available.