Which of the following research approaches was preferred by ...

[krzymel]

Which 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 2

The 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.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
FEEDBACK: In discussing research methods, Cattell listed three ways to study personality: bivariate, clinical, and multivariate approaches. Cattell chose to study personality through the multivariate approach, which yields highly specific data and involves the sophisticated statistical procedure of factor analysis.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
FEEDBACK: The 16 PF Test is widely used with people 16 years of age and older to assess personality for research, clinical diagnosis, and predicting success on a job. It has been translated into some 40 languages.

[krzymel]

Excellent

[lindahyatt42]

Gracias!