A man is said to have one personality trait that dominates his personality. Allport would identify this personality trait as a___________ trait.
A) common
B) central
C) cardinal
D) secondary

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Allport's theory of personality proposes that everyone has three types of traits: common (shared by most people), central (more specific and influential), and cardinal (dominant and defining). Therefore, the best choice is C, cardinal, as it specifically refers to a dominant personality trait.

A Man Is Said to Have One Personality Trait That