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During his time at Harvard he was involved in instructing many future Ph.D.s, among them [[Stanley Milgram]] (Milgram, 1977). | During his time at Harvard he was involved in instructing many future Ph.D.s, among them [[Stanley Milgram]] (Milgram, 1977). | ||
| − | In addition to his contributions to personality, Allport made contributions to [[social psychology]], especially in the study of [[attitude (psychology)|attitude]]s. | + | In addition to his contributions to personality, Allport made contributions to [[social psychology]], especially in the study of [[attitude (psychology)|attitude]]s. Allport emphasized the distinction between extrinsic and intrinsic religion. Extrinsic religion... |
A committed Christian, he also made contributions to the [[Psychology of Religion]]. Some of his writings on these topics reflect his interest in the social psychology of [[prejudice]]. | A committed Christian, he also made contributions to the [[Psychology of Religion]]. Some of his writings on these topics reflect his interest in the social psychology of [[prejudice]]. | ||
Revision as of 22:05, 29 January 2006
Gordon Willard Allport (November 11, 1897 - October 9, 1967) was an American psychologist. He was born in Montezuma, Indiana. His works include Becoming, Pattern and Growth in Personality and The Individual and his Religion.
Allport is considered a trait theorist, discussing traits which he believed predominate a person's personality. These were referred to as central traits, traits which help in the development of personality. When one becomes an apparent force, it is referred to as a cardinal trait. Central traits and cardinal traits are influenced by environmental factors.
During his time at Harvard he was involved in instructing many future Ph.D.s, among them Stanley Milgram (Milgram, 1977).
In addition to his contributions to personality, Allport made contributions to social psychology, especially in the study of attitudes. Allport emphasized the distinction between extrinsic and intrinsic religion. Extrinsic religion...
A committed Christian, he also made contributions to the Psychology of Religion. Some of his writings on these topics reflect his interest in the social psychology of prejudice.
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- Milgram, Stanley. (1977) The individual in a social world : essays and experiments. ISBN 0201043823.
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