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Cattell's Trait Theory
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Cattell's Trait Theory
Introduction
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Psychologist Raymond Cattell developed a theory of personality 
based on 16 distinct traits that explain differences in human 
behavior and personality development.
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His Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire (16PF) is used today 
in career counseling, management selection, clinical diagnosis, 
and therapy planning.
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Cattell's Trait Theory
Introduction
1
Psychologist Raymond Cattell developed a theory of personality 
based on 16 distinct traits that explain differences in human 
behavior and personality development.
2
His Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire (16PF) is used today 
in career counseling, management selection, clinical diagnosis, 
and therapy planning.
Raymond Cattell
1
Born in 1905, Cattell grew up during an era of 
rapid scientific advancement and technological 
innovation. This environment shaped his 
scientific approach to psychology.
2
He believed personality could be studied 
systematically, asserting that human traits and 
behaviors were measurable and predictable 
through scientific methods.
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Cattell's Trait Theory
Introduction
1
Psychologist Raymond Cattell developed a theory of personality 
based on 16 distinct traits that explain differences in human 
behavior and personality development.
2
His Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire (16PF) is used today 
in career counseling, management selection, clinical diagnosis, 
and therapy planning.
Raymond Cattell
1
Born in 1905, Cattell grew up during an era of 
rapid scientific advancement and technological 
innovation. This environment shaped his 
scientific approach to psychology.
2
He believed personality could be studied 
systematically, asserting that human traits and 
behaviors were measurable and predictable 
through scientific methods.
Statistical Foundations
Cattell worked with psychologist Charles Spearman, who was known 
for his pioneering work in s ta tis tics. Cattell would later use the factor 
analysis techniques developed by Spearman to create his own 
personality taxonomy.
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Cattell's Trait Theory
Introduction
1
Psychologist Raymond Cattell developed a theory of personality 
based on 16 distinct traits that explain differences in human 
behavior and personality development.
2
His Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire (16PF) is used today 
in career counseling, management selection, clinical diagnosis, 
and therapy planning.
Raymond Cattell
1
Born in 1905, Cattell grew up during an era of 
rapid scientific advancement and technological 
innovation. This environment shaped his 
scientific approach to psychology.
2
He believed personality could be studied 
systematically, asserting that human traits and 
behaviors were measurable and predictable 
through scientific methods.
Statistical Foundations
Cattell worked with psychologist Charles Spearman, who was known 
for his pioneering work in s ta tis tics. Cattell would later use the factor 
analysis techniques developed by Spearman to create his own 
personality taxonomy.
Beyond Basic Dimensions
Raymond Cattell (1965) disagreed with Eysenck's 
perspective that personality could be understood by 
examining only two or three behavioral dimensions.
Instead, he believed that a much broader set of traits 
was necessary to gain a comprehensive understanding 
of an individual's personality.