Oscar Is Conducting a Factor Analysis on a Set of Personality

question 43

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:

Health Effects

The consequences or impacts of a specific behavior, lifestyle, condition, or intervention on physical and mental well-being.

Lifestyle Factors

Refers to personal habits or behaviors related to the way a person lives, which can affect health and well-being.

Creative Intelligence

An aspect of intelligence that involves the ability to deal with new situations using past experiences and current skills.

Practical Intelligence

A type of intelligence that involves the ability to solve everyday problems through practical understanding and reasoning.