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 Personality 30 Flashcards |
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What statistical method did Cattell use to refine his list of personality traits? |
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Cattell used factor analysis to identify and group related personality traits. |
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Fill in the blank: Cattell believed that personality traits exist on a ___, where individuals can have varying degrees of each trait. |
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Continuum |
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How many primary dimensions of personality did Eysenck initially propose, and what were they? |
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Eysenck initially proposed two primary dimensions: extraversion and neuroticism. |
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True or False: Cattell’s 16PF Personality Questionnaire is no longer used in career counseling. |
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False. The 16PF Personality Questionnaire is still widely used in career counseling. |
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What was one of the major criticisms of Eysenck's views on intelligence and race? |
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Eysenck's view that racial differences in intelligence were largely genetic sparked significant controversy and criticism. |
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Riddle: I am a method that categorizes traits by analyzing relationships, helping psychologists to understand personality better. What am I? |
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Factor analysis |
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Cattell's taxonomy originally started with more than ___ traits before he narrowed it down. |
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4,000 |
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Fill in the blank: Eysenck’s theory includes a third dimension known as ___, which focuses on a tendency towards aggression and interpersonal hostility. |
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Psychoticism |
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What is the primary purpose of the 16PF Personality Questionnaire? |
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The primary purpose of the 16PF is to assess personality traits for applications in career counseling, clinical diagnosis, and personnel selection. |
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True or False: Eysenck believed that personality was entirely shaped by environmental factors. |
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False. Eysenck believed that personality was largely influenced by genetic factors. |
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What did Cattell eliminate from Allport's list to refine his trait taxonomy? |
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Cattell eliminated redundant or uncommon terms to focus on more significant personality traits. |
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Riddle: I can be described as imaginative or practical, but I am one of the 16 dimensions that define personality. What am I? |
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Abstractedness |
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How did Cattell's background in statistics influence his approach to personality? |
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Cattell's collaboration with Charles Spearman and use of factor analysis allowed him to systematically identify and organize personality traits. |
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Fill in the blank: The dimension of ___ in Cattell's theory contrasts those who are outgoing with those who are reserved. |
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Warmth |
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What method did Raymond Cattell use to identify the 16 key personality traits? |
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Cattell used factor analysis for traits.
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