How Does Factor Analysis Contribute to the Identification of Basic

question 44

Multiple Choice

How does factor analysis contribute to the identification of basic traits?

• A) It speeds the counting of trait terms, such as those found in a dictionary or thesaurus.
• B) Trait terms that have the greatest number of synonyms are classified as factors.
• C) It provides an agreed-on template for researchers to classify newly proposed trait terms.
• D) Patterns of correlations among responses to questionnaire items can identify traits that cluster together.

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Definitions:

Nerve Cells

Also known as neurons, specialized cells in the nervous system that transmit information through electrical and chemical signals.

Human Nervous System

The part of the body that coordinates its voluntary and involuntary actions and transmits signals to and from different parts of its body.

Neurons

Electrically excitable cells in the nervous system that process and transmit information through electrical and chemical signals.

Communicate

The process of conveying information or expressing thoughts and feelings through verbal or non-verbal means.