Author Question: According to Cattell's research, one-third of our personality is _____ based. a. educationally ... (Read 54 times)

NguyenJ · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

According to Cattell's research, one-third of our personality is _____ based.

a. educationally
c. genetically
b. environmentally
d. socially

Question 2

In Cattell's 16 PF (personality factor) questionnaire, on factor Q₄, the high scorers are tense, driven, and fretful, whereas the low scorers are:

a. apprehensive, insecure, self-reproaching.
c. tough-minded, self-reliant, and demanding.
b. forthright, nave, and unpretentious.
d. relaxed, tranquil, and composed.

JaynaD87 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
FEEDBACK: The results of Cattell's analyses showed that for some traits, heredity plays a major role. He concluded that overall, one-third of our personality is genetically based, and two-thirds is determined by social and environmental influences.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
FEEDBACK: Cattell (1965) identified 16 source traits as the basic factors of personality. These factors are best known in an objective personality test called the Sixteen Personality Factor (16 PF) Questionnaire. On factor Q₄, whereas the high scorers are tense, driven, and fretful, the low scorers are relaxed, tranquil, and composed.