"I love to wear western clothes" is an example of which dimension of trait according to Allport's trait theory?

Secondary trait

The correct answer is Option (3) → Secondary trait

According to Allport's Trait Theory, traits are categorized into three levels:

1. Cardinal trait – A dominant trait that defines a person's entire personality (e.g., Gandhi’s non-violence).

2. Central trait – General characteristics found to some degree in every person (e.g., honesty, sociability).

3. Secondary trait – Traits that are situational, less consistent, and appear in specific preferences or attitudes (e.g., clothing choice, food preferences).

The statement "I love to wear western clothes" reflects a personal preference and situational behavior, not a dominant or defining personality feature. Hence, it is a secondary trait.