Question

Mikhail Baryshnikov, a Soviet-born and trained dancer and choreographer, is often described as the greatest dancer of the 20th century. His entire life has been dedicated to dance, and his work has been characterized by remarkable creativity and innovation. As discussed in lecture, according to Gordon Allport's approach to personality, Baryshnikov's pervasive interest in dance is best described as...

a. a cardinal trait
b. a central disposition
c. high in openness to experience
d. high in need for achievement

Answer 1

Answer:

A. a cardinal trait

Explanation:

Mikhail Baryshnikov pervasive interest in dance is best described as a cardinal trait because his entire life has been dedicated to dance, and his work has been characterized by remarkable creativity and innovation, which make people refer to him as the greatest dancer of the 20th century.

Cardinal trait is refer to as an existing trait which is now seen as a person's identify e.g, generosity, diligence.

Answer 2

Answer:

A. A cardinal trait

Explanation:

Cardinal traits are the dominating traits found in the an personality of an individual. This kind of trait becomes so dominating to the extent that the individual becomes well known for them. Such traits distinguishes him among others.

When Psychologist Gordon Allport discovering the number of personality traits that exist, he classified some of his findings to be cardinal traits.