Multiple Choice
According to trait theory in psychology, which conclusion is most accurate about personality traits?
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11. Personality
Trait Theories
Multiple Choice
According to Cattell's trait theory, how many source traits did he identify as fundamental to personality?
A
5
B
16
C
8
D
3
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand that Cattell's trait theory distinguishes between surface traits and source traits, where source traits are the fundamental underlying traits that form the basis of personality.
Recall that Cattell used factor analysis, a statistical method, to identify these source traits by analyzing patterns of correlations among various surface traits.
Recognize that through his research, Cattell identified a specific number of source traits that he considered fundamental to personality structure.
Note that the number of source traits identified by Cattell is commonly known as the '16 Personality Factors' or '16 PF'.
Therefore, the fundamental number of source traits according to Cattell's theory is 16.
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