Dispositional Theories Cattel and Eysenck: Trait and Factor Theories |  |
Chapter Objectives
| 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. |
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