Dispositional Theory

Actions and behaviors that are performed by people are known to be influenced by dispositional theories. Gordon Allport’s theory states within any culture there will be dispositions present due to common traits circulating throughout the culture. For instance, we are taught the proper way to sit a table and have dinner with the family or even shown religious practices within our culture. We will then take what we have learned in the past within our families and cultures, use the learned behaviors practices in present situations. Since each person is unique and has their own personalities, feelings, emotions, thoughts, and behavioral traits, provide how a person may act during interpersonal relationships based upon their particular culture. If a person has a lack of self esteem or prefers not to be around many people they tend to be known as being conservative, when there are people whom are active and enjoy being around other people tend to be know as liberal. Actions and behaviors are results of how people act while dealing with others and how they are able to cope with different situations and circumstances (Feist & Feist, 2009). People with increased anxiety and fears while going to social gatherings, sporting events, or vacations will be avoided sometimes by the person however, to decrease anxiety and fears the individual may avoid these different situations. According to research each individual person may be classified under different categories such as secondary dispositions, due to society, as people have many preferences and attitudes that seem to appear in any given situation that we choose to be affiliated with or sometimes forced into by a peer or associated (Feist & Feist, 2009). Forming interpersonal connections with different people can have a strong dispositional root and therefore, personalities will influence the development of meaningful interpersonal ties. We also explore interpersonal as another potential advantage of positive