Psychology / Unit 10 Psych 1133 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Traits
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The idea
A trait is a characteristic pattern of behavior that varies continuously across people by degree.
In practice
Extraversion is measured as a position on a scale rather than as a category a person is in.
Where people slip
Traits describe tendencies, not rules. High extraversion does not predict any single occasion.
Your place on the trail
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