For people like Adolf Hitler and Jeffrey Dahmer, being evil was an integral aspect of their personality. Gordon Allport would likely call this a __________ trait.
A) cardinal
B) central
C) source
D) surface

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A cardinal trait is a dominant trait that defines a person's overall personality and behavior. In the case of Adolf Hitler and Jeffrey Dahmer, their evil tendencies were not just a surface-level characteristic, but rather something that shaped their entire personality and actions. This makes their evil tendencies a cardinal trait.

For People Like Adolf Hitler and Jeffrey Dahmer, Being Evil