Trait

A difference between people in what they feel, do, and think that holds across situations and over time.

Something is a trait only if all three are true:

• It is a difference between people in the ABCs.
• It holds across situations.
• It holds over time.

Examples: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, neuroticism, humility, ambition, impulsiveness

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Last updated: August 27, 2026 at 1:28 PM