The Big Five

question 78

Multiple Choice

The Big Five

• A) are the five key steps in the process of factor analysis.
• B) are steps in the construction of rational tests.
• C) factor analytically derived dimensions of personality.
• D) are the primary methods of test construction used by personality psychologists.

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Definitions:

Unconscious

Refers to the part of the mind that influences thoughts, feelings, and behaviors without one's awareness.

Freud

Sigmund Freud was an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, a clinical method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.

Personality Inventories

Psychological assessment tools designed to evaluate a wide range of personality traits.

Projective Tests

A type of personality test in which the individual responds to ambiguous stimuli, revealing hidden emotions and internal conflicts.