ABSTRACT
Traits are generally divided into three modalities: abilities, temperament traits, and dynamic traits. An ability is shown in the manner of response to the complexity of a situation, when the individual is clear on what goals he wants to achieve in that situation. A temperament or general personality trait is usually stylistic, in the sense that it deals with tempo, form, persistence, etc., covering a large variety of specific responses. Intelligence cannot help that part of the learning of emotional attitudes and personality adjustments which is subconscious. This is integration learning, the learning of a hierarchy or combination of responses which will give the greatest satisfaction to the personality as a whole, not just to a single drive. Since the practical and community-responsible man naturally thinks ahead quickly to social implications, it may be good to pause and clarify some of these before proceeding to further technical aspects of personality inheritance.
