Theory of Personality emphasizes the uniqueness of the individual and the internal cognitive and motivational processes that influence behavior.
Allport believes that personality is biologically determined at birth, and shaped by a person's environmental experience.
Trait theory of Personalitysuggests that people have certain basic traits and it is the strength and intensity that account for personality differences
Cardinal Traitsthey tend to define a person to such an extent that their names become synonymous with their personality
Central traits are not as dominating as cardinal traits, they describe the major characteristics you might use to describe another person. Descriptions such as "intelligent," "honest," "shy," and "anxious" are considered central traits.
Secondary TraitsThey often appear only in certain situations or under specific circumstances.Some examples include public speaking anxiety or impatience while waiting in line.
Genotypes are internal forces that relate to how a person retain information
Phenotypes are external factors that relate to the way an individual accepts his or her surroundings
The Big Five Model of Personality is based on five broad dimensions of human behavior: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism (OCEAN).
