Raymond Cattell, Hans Eysenck, and Other Train Theorists

common traits

set of traits possessed in some degree by all persons

ability traits

set of traits that describe our skills and how efficiently we can work toward goals

unique traits

set of traits possessed by one or a few persons

temperament traits

set of traits that describe our general behavioral style in responding to our surroundings

dynamic traits

set of traits that describe our motivations and interests

surface traits

set of traits that correlate with one another but are not determined by a single source

source traits

set of stable and permanent traits that are the basic factors of personality

constitutional traits

set of basic, permanent traits that depend on our physiological characteristics

environmental-mold traits

set of source traits that are learned from social and community interactions

factor analysis

statistical technique based on correlations between several measures

traits

to Cattell, set of reaction tendencies that are relatively permanent parts of the personality

L-data

set of life records ratings of behaviors observed in real-life situations

Cattell's goal in studying personality was to:

predict behavior 

Which of the following is true about Cattell's approach to personality?

his approach to personality was rigorously scientific

Cattell used _____ for treatment of the data.

factor analysis

In Cattell's system, the mental elements of personality are called:

traits

Cattell's childhood was characterized by:

competition with an older brother

Which of the following is true about the life of William Cattell?

his life was characterized by intense dedication to and total absorption in his work

_____ traits are the driving forces for behavior.

Dynamic

Which of the following traits describe the general style and emotional tone of our behavior and affect the ways we act and react to situations?

temperament traits

In Cattell's 16 PF (personality factor) questionnaire, on factor A, the low scorers are reserved, aloof, and detached, whereas the high scorers are:

outgoing, warmhearted, and easygoing

In Cattell's 16 PF (personality factor) questionnaire, on factor Q4, the high scorers are tense, driven, and fretful, whereas the low scorers are:

relaxed, tranquil, and composed

During _____, people reexamine their values and search for a new self.

late maturity

According to Cattell, behavior that is considered predictable must be:

lawful and orderly

Which of the following activities were performed by Cattell's research subjects for measurements of personality?

all of these are correct

The 16 PF Test, in its original form, is used:

for predicting occupational success, clinical diagnosis, and research

Which of the following research approaches was preferred by Cattell to study personality?

the multivariate approach, involving factor analysis