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SOURCE TRAITS

By N., Sam M.S.

the factorial theory of personality and is 12 personality traits that underlie and determine the surface traits. See ability trait; dynamic trait; temperament trait. Commonly referred as source traits.

Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "SOURCE TRAITS," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 13, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/source-traits/ (accessed May 2, 2026).
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