TERM 1
lexical approach
DEFINITION 1
determining the importance of a disposition based on the
frequency with which it appears in ordinary language
TERM 2
theoretical approach
DEFINITION 2
determining the importance of dispositions by looking to a
particular theory
TERM 3
statistical approach
DEFINITION 3
determining the importance of dispositions by applying
statistical procedures to date from a large group of people
TERM 4
cardinal disposition (Allport)
DEFINITION 4
a trait that dominates a persons entire existence; very few
people have cardinal dispositions
TERM 5
central dispositions (Allport)
DEFINITION 5
a trait that manifests itself in many aspects of personality;
most individuals have between 3-10
