Asked by Julissa Hernandez on Sep 25, 2024

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Not everyone has a ruling passion,which Allport describes as a cardinal trait.

Cardinal Trait

A dominant personality characteristic that defines and shapes all of a person’s behaviors, thoughts, and attitudes, influencing their entire life.

Ruling Passion

A dominant inner force or motivation that shapes an individual's actions and life path, often driving their decisions and priorities.

  • Discern the taxonomy of traits as outlined by Allport (central, secondary, cardinal) and grasp their effect on individual personality development.
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Andrew Blitz2 days ago
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Explanation :
Allport describes a cardinal trait as a ruling passion that dominates and shapes an individual's behavior. However, not everyone has a cardinal trait or a ruling passion.