Cattell's 16 Personality Factors Flashcards
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Raymond Cattell
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created a taxonomy of 16 different personality traits that could be used to describe and explain individual differences between people’s personalities.
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Abstractedness
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Imaginative versus practical
3
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Apprehension
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Worried versus confident
4
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Dominance
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Forceful versus submissive
5
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Emotional Stability
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Calm versus high-strung
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Liveliness
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Spontaneous vs restrained
7
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Openness to change
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Flexible versus attached to the familiar
8
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Perfectionism
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Controlled versus undisciplined
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Privateness
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Discreet versus open
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Reasoning
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Abstract versus concrete
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Rule-consciousness
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Conforming versus non-conforming
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Self-reliance
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Self-sufficient versus dependent
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Sensitivity
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Tender-hearted versus tough-minded
14
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Social boldness
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Uninhibited versus shy
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Tension
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Inpatient versus relaxed
