Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes How Factor Analysis

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately describes how factor analysis is used to identify personality traits?

• A)Factor analysis allows researchers to create operational definitions of theoretically generated personality traits.
• B)Factor analysis permits trait inferences by examining people's responses to ambiguous stimuli.
• C)Factor analysis allows researchers to identify which traits go together in terms of how they are rated.
• D)Factor analysis guides researchers who use projective tests.

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Definitions:

Conscious

The state of being awake and aware of one's surroundings and oneself.

Cognitive Therapy

A form of psychological treatment that helps patients identify and correct distorted thoughts and beliefs that can lead to negative emotions and behaviors.

Irrational Thinking

Thought processes characterized by illogical or unreasonable conclusions or beliefs.

Negative Emotions

Feelings that are generally considered unpleasant or undesirable, such as sadness, anger, and fear.