Quiz on Raymond B. Cattell and Personality Theory

What sparked Cattell's interest in social issues?

• His education

• World War I

• His marriage

• His health problems

What was Cattell's primary goal in studying personality?

• To modify behavior

• To predict behavior

• To analyze emotions

• To develop therapies

What statistical procedure did Cattell use in his research?

• Descriptive statistics

• Correlation analysis

• Factor analysis

• Regression analysis

How many core source traits did Cattell identify?

• 10

• 12

• 16

• 20

What type of traits are considered universal according to Cattell?

• Surface traits

• Common traits

• Dynamic traits

• Unique traits

Which of the following is a type of dynamic trait?

• Environmental-mold trait

• Ability trait

• Surface trait

• Constitutional trait

What is the primary focus of Cattell's 16PF test?

• Clinical diagnosis

• Personality research

• Job success prediction

• All of the above

What are surface traits?

• Underlying factors

• Unique to individuals

• Observable characteristics

• Stable and permanent traits

Which of the following traits is classified as an ability trait?

• Assertiveness

• Recklessness

• Intelligence

• Sociability

What is the main difference between ergs and sentiments?

• Sentiments are biological traits

• Sentiments are stable traits

• Ergs are stable traits

• Ergs are learned traits