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“Empathy as a Personality Disposition” explores the composition of an empath and a personality, proves consistent mannerisms exist, and evaluates how empaths are perceived. In doing so, John A. Johnson’s findings convey how these individuals accumulate their traits intrinsically while also stating that these behaviors can be developed through practice. Allport’s research deduced that two fundamental meanings of personality exist, an outer appearance—what an individual outwardly portrays of themself, and an inner appearance—the inner traits that remain stable. These characteristics govern the audience’s impression of the individual’s demeanor. Thus, rendering how first impressions and inferences can be formed instantaneously and unknowingly.

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