02 Know Nothing About Personality: Modern Trait Theory

Ancient trait theory says the stars determine who you are and what you should do. Modern trait theory says you are born outcoming or shy. Or is it just a tendency?

01 Know Nothing About Personality: Trait Theory

If you know nothing about personality, start with trait theory. The idea is that we are ruled by the stars, our names or some internal built-in characteristics. According to this view, you are born shy (or extroverted,  clever or mean), and there is little you can do about it.