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Dispositional Theories
Cattel and Eysenck: Trait and Factor Theories
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1. Explain the basics of factor analytic procedures.

2. Describe Cattell’s methods of data collection and investigation.

3. Distinguish between source traits and dynamic traits.

4. Discuss Cattell’s research on the genetic basis of traits.

5. Describe Eysenck’s approach to the measurement of personality.

6. Name and describe Eysenck’s three general types, or superfactors.

7. Explain why Cattell and Eysenck have derived a different number of personality factors.

8. Discuss recent research on creative artists and scientists.