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Cardinal Traits
According to Allport's theory, a cardinal trait is a single, dominant characteristic that shapes a person's entire personality and life. Such traits are rare, as few individuals have a personality defined by one overarching characteristic. Classic examples include Mother Theresa's altruism and Ebenezer Scrooge's greed.
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An individual is described by their friends as generally kind, honest, and dependable. This person's entire life, career, and personal choices are driven by an all-consuming passion for social justice, which is the single most defining aspect of their identity. However, they also have a specific habit of becoming very impatient only when waiting in traffic. According to the theory that organizes personality characteristics into three hierarchical levels, which statement correctly categorizes one of this individual's traits?