Which Technique Would Psychologists Use to Assess Whether a Cluster

question 105

Multiple Choice

Which technique would psychologists use to assess whether a cluster of characteristics that includes ambition, determination, persistence, and self-reliance reflects a single personality trait?

• A) projective testing
• B) factor analysis
• C) empirically derived testing
• D) free association

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Definitions:

Maturation

The process of becoming mature, encompassing physical, mental, and emotional growth over time.

Authoritative Parents

A parenting style characterized by high demand and high responsiveness, where parents have expectations of maturity and responsibility from their children but also provide them with love and support.

Authoritarian Parents

Parents who impose strict rules, expect absolute obedience, and often use punishment to control behavior, with little to no negotiation or discussion.

Self-Reliance

The reliance on one’s own powers and resources rather than those of others.