Mother Teresa believed that she had a mission to fulfil and did what came natural to her, loving others and serving them……………………

Question 13:Mother Teresa believed that she had a mission to fulfil and did what came natural to her, loving others and serving them. Identify the trait being referred to here by Gordon Allport and how it affects a person’s behaviour. Distinguish it from other traits given by him.

The correct answer is – The trait being referred to here by Gordon Allport is “personal disposition,” which refers to a characteristic pattern of behavior that is unique to an individual and reflects their fundamental nature. In Mother Teresa’s case, her personal disposition was characterized by her strong desire to serve and love others.

Personal disposition is different from other traits identified by Allport, such as common traits, which are shared by many people within a culture or society, and cardinal traits, which are dominant and pervasive aspects of a person’s personality that influence all aspects of their behavior. Personal dispositions are unique to each individual and are typically less obvious than cardinal traits. They are often revealed through the choices people make and the behaviors they exhibit in specific situations.