Raymond Cattell Used a Statistical Technique Called _____ to Sort

question 239

Multiple Choice

Raymond Cattell used a statistical technique called _____ to sort through a large number of personality traits and identify those that represented the most basic dimensions of personality.

• A) factor analysis
• B) archetyping
• C) personality typing
• D) meta-analysis

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Definitions:

Frustration

The feeling of being upset or annoyed, especially because of inability to change or achieve something.

Relatedness

The feeling of being connected or related to others, often considered a fundamental human need.

Self-determination Theory

A theory of human motivation that emphasizes the role of intrinsic motivation in driving human behavior and the importance of psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness.

Stressor

Any event, situation, or stimulus that causes stress, challenging an individual's ability to cope and potentially impacting mental and physical health.