What is the difference between type vs. trait theories? In personality types, individual dimensions of personality are considered; In personality traits, people are divided into distinct categories Traits refer to multiple dimensions of personality (rather than individual) In personality types, people are divided into distinct non-overlapping categories; In personality traits, individual dimensions of personality are considered Personality traits are specific dimensions of personality within personality types. Traits can only be dimensions within a type and not as its own personality theory What is the difference between type vs. trait theories? In personality types, individual dimensions of personality are considered; In personality traits, people are divided into distinct categories Traits refer to multiple dimensions of personality (rather than individual) In personality types, people are divided into distinct non-overlapping categories; In personality traits, individual dimensions of personality are considered Personality traits are specific dimensions of personality within personality types. Traits can only be dimensions within a type and not as its own personality theory What is the difference between type vs. trait theories? In personality types, individual dimensions of personality are considered; In personality traits, people are divided into distinct categories Traits refer to multiple dimensions of personality (rather than individual) In personality types, people are divided into distinct non-overlapping categories; In personality traits, individual dimensions of personality are considered Personality traits are specific dimensions of personality within personality types. Traits can only be dimensions within a type and not as its own personality theory