Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Self and Personality

Question:

Raymond Cattell used factor analysis to identify which of the following traits?

Options:

Cardinal traits

Central traits

Source traits

Surface traits

Correct Answer:

Source traits

Explanation:

Raymond Cattell made an effort to identify the fundamental traits of an individual. He employed a statistical method known as factor analysis to uncover shared underlying structures. Through this process, he identified 16 primary or source traits, which are regarded as stable and serve as the building blocks of personality.