Eysenck and Cattell Used Different Statistical Approaches to Trait Research

question 18

Multiple Choice

Eysenck and Cattell used different statistical approaches to trait research. A key result of this was

• A) Eysenck's trait model resulted in one superordinate trait while Cattell's model produced many smaller traits
• B) Cattell's trait model contained fewer traits than Eysenck's trait model
• C) Cattell's trait model yielded primary motives while Eysenck's model focused solely on behavioral traits
• D) Cattell's model contained 16 source traits while Eysenck's model contained three traits

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