People with traits that dominate their personality can be described in terms of what Allport called a___________ trait.
A) cardinal
B) central
C) nomothetic
D) secondary

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Allport categorized personality traits into three levels, with cardinal traits being the most dominant and influential in a person's life. Central traits are important but not as all-consuming, while secondary traits are relatively minor in comparison. Nomothetic refers to the study of general traits across a population rather than specific traits of an individual.

People with Traits That Dominate Their Personality Can Be Described