In the Construct or Substantive) Approach in Personality Trait Measurement

question 8

Multiple Choice

In the construct or substantive) approach in personality trait measurement, the first step in designing a scale is to

• A) Write test items
• B) Sample responses from a large group
• C) Define the trait theoretically
• D) Perform a factor analysis

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Definitions:

DNA

stands for deoxyribonucleic acid, a molecule that carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms and many viruses.

Chromosomes

Structures within living cells that contain DNA and carry genetic information necessary for cell growth, division, and function.

Conception

The process of becoming pregnant involving fertilization, where an egg and sperm combine to form a zygote.

Multifactorial Transmission

The process by which traits or diseases are passed from generation to generation through a combination of genetic and environmental factors.