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In the context of his views on human nature, Cattell:
 
  a. was more optimistic about our ability to solve social problems in his younger years.
  b. was more pessimistic about our ability to solve social problems in his younger years.
  c. was flattering in depicting the peaceful resolution of inner conflicts.
  d. was gloomy in illustrating a dark cellar of conflict in which a battle is continually raging.

Question 2

On the uniqueness and universality issue, Cattell noted the existence of _____ traits and _____ traits.
 
  a. obvious; hidden
  c. common; unique
  b. surface; source
  d. learned; observational



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
FEEDBACK: Cattell's personal view of human nature is clearer. In his younger years, he was optimistic about our ability to solve social problems. He predicted that we would gain greater awareness of and control over our environment.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
FEEDBACK: Cattell accepted the influence on personality of both nature and nurture. On the uniqueness versus universality issue, Cattell took a moderate position, noting the existence of common traits, which apply to everyone in a culture, and unique traits, which describe the individual.



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