Which Technique Would Psychologists Use to Assess Whether a Cluster

question 181

Multiple Choice

Which technique would psychologists use to assess whether a cluster of characteristics that includes ambition,determination,persistence,and self-reliance reflects a single personality trait?

• A) priming
• B) factor analysis
• C) empirically derived testing
• D) interviews

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