What are secondary traits?

Answer 1

Secondary Traits:Dispositions which are less conspicuous, less generalized, less consistent, and thus less relevant to the

definition of a personality are called secondary traits.Food preferences, specific attitudes, and other

situationally determined characteristics of the person would be classified under this rubric. Consider, for

instance, a person whose central traits are dominance and assertiveness, which he manifests in practically

every interpersonal encounter. This person might also have as a secondary trait submissiveness, which he

displays only in relation to police who dutifully stop him for speeding, running red lights, and ignoring

stop signs ("Yes, officer," "No, officer," "You're right officer, etc.).

Answer 2

Secondary traits refer to characteristics that are not essential to an organism's survival or reproduction. These traits may provide additional benefits, such as attracting mates or deterring predators, but are not directly tied to the organism's basic functioning. Examples include bright coloration in birds for mating displays or elaborate antlers in deer for competition.