Allport's+Trait+Theory

Consider the following:
The Gen Psych textbook has a TRY IT in Chapter 11 that says which adjectives in this list best describe you? Which characterize your mother? Your father?

In Allport's terms you are describing your or their central traits, those you might mention in response to the request "Tell me about your mother."
 * decisive || outgoing || generous || industrious ||
 * funny || inhibited || sloppy || deceptive ||
 * intelligent || religious || laid-back || cooperative ||
 * disorganized || arrogant || rebellious || reckless ||
 * shy || loyal || calm || sad ||
 * feaurful || competitive || good-natured || honest ||
 * jealous || liveral || nervous || happy ||
 * controlled || friendly || serious || selfish ||
 * responsible || compulsive || humble || organized ||
 * rigid || quick || lazy || quiet ||

Discuss:
Do the activity. Report results and discuss your experience below.

[Instructor may or may not add a Bonus section here]

References:
See TRY IT Gen Psych Chapter 11 pp. 359 For more about Personality see Gen Psych Chapter 2

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