Which names are most associated with the trait theory of personality?
A) Richard Lazarus and Alfred Binet
B) Walter Mischel and Julian Rotter
C) Gordon Allport and Raymond Cattell
D) Albert Bandura and B. F. Skinner

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Gordon Allport and Raymond Cattell are most associated with the trait theory of personality. Allport identified over 4,000 different traits and found that each individual possesses a unique combination of these traits, while Cattell identified 16 core personality traits that he called the "16PF" (16 Personality Factors) using statistical analysis.

Which Names Are Most Associated with the Trait Theory of Personality