In the context of the forms of factor-analysis used by Cattell to study personality, in the _____, large amounts of data are collected from a group of people.
a. R technique
b. T-data technique
c. P technique
d. L-data technique
Question 2Which of the following research approaches was preferred by Cattell to study personality?
a. The bivariate approach, or laboratory experiment method
b. The clinical method, or case studies
c. The multivariate approach, involving factor analysis
d. All of these are correct.
Question 3The 16 PF Test, in its original form, is used:
a. for predicting occupational success, clinical diagnosis, and research.
b. only with subjects whose first language is English.
c. specially with neurotics and people with organic brain damage.
d. with children younger than 16 years and adults older than 60 years of age.
Question 4Which of the following activities were performed by Cattell's research subjects for measurements of personality?
a. They produced life records rated by observers.
c. They took personality tests resistant to faking.
b. They filled self-report questionnaires.
d. All of these are correct.
Question 5Despite Cattell's perception, personality tests using the T-data technique are _____ because of the biases that affect scoring and interpretation.
a. subjective
c. objectionable
b. realistic
d. optimistic
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