Consistent patterns in the way individuals behave- accross TIME and SITUATIONS

Unifiers with stimuli and responses.

Cardinal trait- nearly every act influenced by it.

Central trait- in a range of situations

Secondary Disposition- few situations

FUNCTIONAL AUTONOMY OF HUMAN MOTIVES: motives in adulthood may be independent of childhood.

16 Personality factors.

Traits and States influence B

·Ability (skills) ·Temperament (style of B) ·Dynamic (motivation)

Openness

Conscientiousness

Extraversion

Agreeableness

Neuroticism