Surface traits are observable traits that are caused by source traits. They are very small factors in comparison to other traits and are only observed.

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-	Surface traits
-	Source trait
              - Ability traits
              - Temperament traits
              - Dynamic traits


Cattell’s Certain Types of Traits

Olson, Matthew H., et al. An Introduction to Theories of Personality. 9th ed., Pearson, 2020. 

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Surface Traits

These are traits that are the underlying contributions to surface traits. They are explained and are causative.

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