Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
A personality trait refers to a stable and enduring pattern of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that characterize an individual. It is a consistent way in which a person tends to think, feel, and act across different situations.