Factor Analysis Is

question 231

Multiple Choice

Factor analysis is

• A) a statistical method for analyzing correlations between variables.
• B) a list of the five factors central to trait theory.
• C) a scale for assessing people's personality traits.
• D) an analysis of the correlation between personality traits and underlying biological tendencies.

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Definitions:

Exhaustion Phase

The final stage of the general adaptation syndrome, characterized by the body's inability to continue adaptation to stress, leading to potential burnout or health issues.

Alarm Phase

The initial reaction of the body to stress, activating the sympathetic nervous system and the release of stress hormones.

North American Men

Refers to adult males living in or originating from North America, encompassing a wide range of cultural, ethnic, and social backgrounds.

Emotion

A complex psychological state that involves a subjective experience, physiological response, and behavioral or expressive response.