Topic 4 - Cattell

Question 1

How did Cathell use factors analysis?

Answer 1

He used factor analysis to identify 12 different personality factors (and later 4 more were added) based on the words people use to describe themselves

Question 2

Why did Cattell create the 16 PF questionnaire?

Answer 2

To measure these factors where participants answer 185 true/false questions about their daily behaviour, preferences and attitudes

Question 3

What was an example of a question?

Answer 3

When I find myself in a boring situation, I usually “tune out” and daydream. True or false