What Are the Three Components of an Attitude

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Essay

What are the three components of an attitude?

Recognize the importance of self-actualization and personal development goals in Cattell's theory.

Distinguish between the types of data (Q-data, T-data, L-data) used in personality assessment and their sources.

Identify the two types of source traits according to Cattell and their significance in personality structure.

Describe the methods and techniques used in personality assessment, including factor analysis and behavioral genetics.

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Definitions:

Fraternal Twins

Twins born from two separate eggs fertilized by two different sperm cells, resulting in siblings that are genetically distinct.

Dizygotic

Referring to twins that are the result of two separate eggs fertilized by two separate sperm, resulting in genetically distinct siblings born at the same time.

Monozygotic

Another term for identical twins, indicating they originated from a single zygote.

Chromosomes

Structures within cells that contain the organism's genetic material (DNA) and are responsible for determining the characteristics of an organism.