Oscar Is Conducting a Factor Analysis on a Set of Personality

question 195

Multiple Choice

Oscar is conducting a factor analysis on a set of personality traits; this means that he is most likely attempting to

• A)assess the degree of difficulty for each trait.
• B)determine which items tap into similar traits.
• C)Identify the age-group for which the traits are most appropriate.
• D)create a test of intelligence.

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Definitions:

Thalamus

A part of the brain located in the center of the brain, acting as a relay station for sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.

Amygdala

A part of the brain involved in processing emotions, including fear, anxiety, and aggression.

Panic Attack

A sudden episode of intense fear that triggers severe physical reactions when there is no real danger or apparent cause.

Trembling

Involuntary shaking or quivering of the body or parts of the body, often resulting from fear, excitement, weakness, or illness.