You Are Interested in Trying to Predict Someone's Behaviour in a Specific

question 39

Multiple Choice

You are interested in trying to predict someone's behaviour in a specific situation, such as whether he will steal some office supplies in a particular setting, and you are considering using an assessment of personality traits to make this prediction. Based on the research evidence, which of the following is the best course of action?

• A) Assess for Raymond Cattell's 16 personality factors.
• B) Assess for Hans Eysenck's "supertraits".
• C) Assess for the "Big Five" personality traits.
• D) Don't use any of these measures because they are all typically uncorrelated with specific behaviours.

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Definitions:

Pure Monopoly

A market structure where a single supplier dominates the market, offering a unique product with no close substitutes.

Cartels

Organizations of producers or suppliers who collaborate to control production, pricing, and marketing of a product to maximize collective profits.

Cheat

To act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage, especially in a game, exam, or competition.

Agreements

Arrangements or contracts between parties defining their rights, responsibilities, and relationships.