The "Trait" of Ascribing Traits: Individual Differences in the Tendency to Trait Ascription.

Funder, David C.

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Publication Date: 1980-Sep

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The "Trait" of Ascribing Traits: Individual Differences in the Tendency to Trait Ascription.

Funder, David C.

Journal of Research in Personality, v14 n3 p376-85 Sep 1980

Results suggest that some people ascribe traits more often and indicate "depends on the situation" less often than do others. Personality correlates of this tendency indicate that it is associated with poor psychological adjustment and an extreme response style. (Author)

Descriptors: Attribution Theory, Correlation, Emotional Adjustment, Empathy, Individual Differences, Personality Assessment, Personality Traits, Responses, Self Concept

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