Category:Personality trait theorists

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Personality trait theorists generally assume that personality traits are relatively stable over time, that personality traits differ among individuals, and that personality traits influence behavior.

Although trait theories of personality are currently the most dominant theories in the personality literature, it was the Greek philosopher Aristotle who first wrote about traits (dispositions) such as being brave, or modest [1].

One famous trait approach is the Five Factor Model (FFM), or the Big Five personality traits first mentioned by L. L. Thurstone.


Factor Analysis is a major technique used in the personality literature to come up with lists of personality factors based on large questionnaire sampling [2].


[edit] References

  1. ^ Maltby, J., Day, L. & Macaskill A. (2007). Introduction to Personality, Individual Differences and Intelligence.
  2. ^ Maltby, J., Day, L. & Macaskill A. (2007). Introduction to Personality, Individual Differences and Intelligence.

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