dispositional traits
[dɪspəˈzɪʃənəl treɪts]
nounpl: dispositional traits
traços disposicionais
1. Stable patterns of behavior, emotions, and thoughts that characterize an individual across different situations and time periods; personality tendencies that are relatively consistent and predictable.
Her dispositional traits include optimism and conscientiousness, which influence how she approaches challenges.
Seus traços disposicionais incluem otimismo e conscienciosidade, que influenciam como ela enfrenta desafios.
2. In psychology, inherent predispositions or inclinations to behave or respond in certain ways that are considered part of one's fundamental personality structure.
Research shows that dispositional traits are partially influenced by genetics and partially by environmental factors.
Pesquisas mostram que os traços disposicionais são parcialmente influenciados por genética e parcialmente por fatores ambientais.
This is primarily an academic and psychological term used in both American and Brazilian English/Portuguese contexts. In Brazil, it's most commonly encountered in university psychology programs, organizational development, and human resources contexts. The term reflects a scientific approach to understanding personality, contrasting with more colloquial descriptions of personality in everyday conversation.
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