Trait Theory

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Trait Perspective

Suggests personality made from a range of secondary traits from parental genes

The trait view suggests that all behavior is innate and genetically determined

Traits thought to be stable and enduring and consistent in all situastions

The drawback of trait approach is that behavior is not always predictable and people adapt behavior for particular environmental situations

2 specific theories of trait:

Personality Types (Eyesneck & Cattell)

Narrow Band Theory Type A, Type B (Girando)

Personality Types

Eyesneck identified 4 main personality types

Introvert

Extrovert

Neurotic/ Unstable

Stable

Narrow Band Theory

TYPE A & TYPE B

TYPE A

Highly Competitive

Works Fast

Prone to Stress

Strong desire to succeed

TYPE B

Non-competitive

Works more slowly

Less prone to stress

Lacks desire to succeed

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