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Alondra Zepeda
on Nov 08, 2024
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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
Factor Analysis
A statistical method used to identify underlying variables, or factors, that explain the pattern of correlations among observed variables.
Personality Trait
Relatively stable and enduring patterns of thought, feeling, and behavior that characterize an individual's responses across a variety of situations.
- Present the concept of personality traits and determine major theories of traits, especially the Big Five.
- Familiarize oneself with the methods applied in assessing personality traits, such as factor analysis and the implementation of empirically based testing.
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Learning Objectives
- Present the concept of personality traits and determine major theories of traits, especially the Big Five.
- Familiarize oneself with the methods applied in assessing personality traits, such as factor analysis and the implementation of empirically based testing.
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