sentence: Traits are stable qualities in people that have continuous dimensions and quantitative differences.
sentences_before: Trait theory suggests that there are both traits and types within people that create the personality. Types are discontinuous categories that have qualitative differences.
sentences_after: Examples of traits are things like fairness, intelligence, confidence, and helpfulness. Individual differences are reflected in the amount that a trait is seen. Within trait theory, there are many different approaches to how traits operate and to what extent. A Nomothetic view of traits suggests that traits are universal and it is possible to compare traits among individuals. It also states that individuals reflect a unique combination of traits, implying that while everyone has the same basic traits, not all individuals have the same levels of each trait.
concept_name: trait
headings: Personality psychology Different Perspectives of Personality Research