Lecture 4

Question 1

Trait Approach Theorists (3)

Answer 1

1) Gordan Allport
2) Raymond Cattell
3) Hans Eysenck

Question 2

3 Strengths of Trait Approach

Answer 2

1) Used objective measures
2) Many practical applications
3) Generate a large amount of research

Question 3

2 Criticisms of Trait Approach

Answer 3

1) Trait measures don’t predict behaviour well

2) Description only, no explanation