Question

Raymond Cattell’s contribution to trait theory is best characterized by which of the following?

Options

• The Five-Factor Model of personality.

• Classification of traits as cardinal, central, and secondary.

• Factor analysis to identify 16 source traits.

• The focus on only three major personality dimensions.

Answer 1

Factor analysis to identify 16 source traits.

Explanation:

Cattell used factor analysis to reduce personality traits to 16 core source traits, leading to the development of the 16PF Questionnaire.