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Central Traits
Central traits are the fundamental characteristics that form the core of an individual's personality. Unlike rare cardinal traits, personalities are typically composed of multiple central traits. Examples of central traits include being loyal, kind, agreeable, friendly, sneaky, wild, or grouchy.
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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?