Traits are distinguishing qualities or characteristics of a person. Traits are a readiness to think or act in a similar fashion in response to a variety of different stimuli or situations.
In general, trait theory assumes that people differ on variables or dimensions that are CONTINUOUS. People are seen to differ in the AMOUNTS or QUANTITIES of a characteristic rather than differ in the QUALITY of their characteristics.
Traits are now more in favour than types. Remember, traits are continuous; types are categorical.
Category
Character
Number
Types
discontinuous, discrete, qualitative
Few
Traits
continuous, degree, quantitative
Many
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