The Texas Pipeline Association (TPA) appreciates the opportunity to submit this second. set of informal comments to the Railroad Commission of Texas (Commission) on the. Proposed Amendments to 16 TEX.
Trait theory is an approach to personality theory based on personality traits. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association, personality traits are prominent aspects of personality that are exhibited in a wide range of important social and personal contexts..
Specifically, Zaccaro (2007) noted that trait theories still: 1  Focus on a small set of individual attributes such as Big Five personality traits, to the neglect of cognitive abilities, motives, values, social skills, expertise, and problem-solving skills. 2  Fail to consider patterns or integrations of multiple attributes.