Exam 8: Raymond Cattell, Hans Eysenck, and Other Trait Theorists

Cattell's 16 PF Test measures

Cattell used the statistical procedure called factor analysis, which involves assessing the relationship between each possible pair of measurements taken from a group of research participants to determine common factors.

According to Cattell, a sentiment results from genetics and cannot be unlearned.

Cattell chose to study personality through the multivariate approach rather than the case study or clinical approach.

Cattell proposed six stages in the development of the personality covering

The basic innate unit of motivation is the

L-data relies on the use of questionnaires and requires research participants to rate themselves.

Using the charts and information from your text and notes from classroom lectures:

Temperament traits describe a person's

Factor analysis is a

Cattell agreed that the ______ approach to research is scientific, rigorous, and quantitative.

Take the Six-Factor model, HEXACO, by Ashton and Lee, and compare and contrast the six dimensions with the 16 PF by Cattell. What are some of the similarities and some areas that are more unique to the Six-Factor Model and/or the 16 PF?

For Cattell, behavior that is considered predictable must be

McCrae and Costa believe the influence of heredity is most pronounced in the factors of

The result of Cattell's lifetime of work is a system that is

The word erg derives from the Latin word, energia, while sentiments are derived from internal non-social and mental influences.

On the uniqueness and universality issue, Cattell noted the existence of ____ traits and ___ traits.

Social attitudes develop along with the ego, and the superego, security issues, attitudes towards authority and a possible tendency towards

Unique traits are those aspects of the personality shared by few other people.

According to Cattell, a valid personality theory should be able to