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Which of the following traits have NOT been identified by Allport ?
A. Complex Trait
B. Secondary Trait
C. Cardinal Trait
D. Primary Trait
E. Tertiary Trait
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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CUET PG 2026 Agri-Business Management Question Paper (25-Mar-2026) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
A, D and E only

Allport's Trait Theory Overview

Gordon Allport proposed a comprehensive theory of personality traits. He categorized traits into different levels based on their influence and scope.

Identified Trait Categories

Allport identified the following main types of personality traits:

  • Cardinal Traits: These are rare, dominant traits that define a person's entire life and personality. They exert an overwhelming influence.
  • Central Traits: These are the general, core characteristics that describe an individual's behavior, typically numbering around 5 to 10 per person (e.g., honest, kind, intelligent).
  • Secondary Traits: These are less influential and consistent traits, often related to attitudes, preferences, and specific behaviors that manifest only in certain situations.

Traits NOT Identified by Allport

The question asks which traits were NOT identified by Allport. Based on his established framework, the following are not standard classifications within his theory:

  • Complex Trait: This term is not part of Allport's primary trait classifications.
  • Primary Trait: While related to Central Traits, "Primary Trait" is not used distinctly by Allport in the same way as Cardinal, Central, or Secondary.
  • Tertiary Trait: This classification is not found in Allport's model of personality traits.

Conclusion

Therefore, the traits Complex Trait, Primary Trait, and Tertiary Trait were NOT identified by Allport.

This corresponds to options A, D, and E.

Thus, the correct option is the one listing A, D, and E only.

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