Question

    Which theory of personality has categorized traits into three dimensions: cardinal, central, and secondary:

    A Great Man Theory Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Behavioral Leadership Theory Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Lewin's Leadership theory Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Gordon Allport’s Trait theory Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Continuum Leadership Behavior Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Gordon Allport believed that personality traits are influenced by one’s childhood experiences, current environment, and the interaction between them. Accordingly, the trait theory of personality has categorized traits into three dimensions: cardinal, central, and secondary.

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