Allport’s personality theory

Question 1

According to him every person possesses “traits” which is an essential characteristic that never, ever changes and sticks with all your life. These traits shape who you are (how you think, feel or behave) in any given day.

Answer 1

Gordon Allport

Question 2

how many differen traits did Allport found

Answer 2

4,500

Question 3

These are traits that dominate an individual’s entire personality. This traits are thought to be quite rare.

Answer 3

Cardinal Traits.

Question 4

that make up our personalities. Traits such as kindness, honesty, and friendliness are the examples

Answer 4

Central traits

Question 5

These are traits that are only present under certain conditions and circumstances.

Answer 5

Secondary Traits.

Question 6

he developed his Transactional Analysis model as basis in understanding behavior.

Answer 6

Eric Berne

Question 7

Every person has three parts called

Answer 7

“ego states” (feelings, thoughts, experiences, behaviors)

Question 8

voice of authority
- “nurturing parent” or “controlling/ critical parent”

Answer 8

Parent

Question 9

rational person speaks reasonably and knows how to assert himself

Answer 9

Adult

Question 10

playful but sensitive and vulnerable

Answer 10

Natural child

Question 11

curious child

Answer 11

Little Professor

Question 12

reacts to the world, tries to fit in or rebel against authority.

Answer 12

Adaptive child