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The Trait Theory is briefly explained.

This posting focuses on trait theory and the nature of personality. This description details what a trait is, how it is different from a state, as well as two perspective to understanding traits.


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What is a personality trait? This question is central to research on personality. Understanding he difference between a state and a trait is essential for (1) understanding personality research in general but also (2) to understand why personality is a field separate from social psychology proper.

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