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Dispositional Theories
Allport: Psychology of the Individual
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1

Explain the difference between a trait and a personal disposition.
2

Explain the difference between motivational and stylistic personal dispositions.
3

Discuss Allport's idea of a proprium and explain why he used that term instead of "self."
4

Discuss Allport's concept of a psychologically healthy person.
5

From Allport's point of view, explain the difference between a functionally autonomous motive and a habit in the process of becoming extinct.
6

Explain Allport and Ross's Religious Orientation Scale (ROS). What does it measure? What personal characteristics are associated with high scores on the ROS?