Which method did Cattell use in his research?
Subjective theorizing
Introspection
Factor analysis
Psychoanalysis
Answer
Cattell employed factor analysis, a statistical technique that identifies patterns and relationships within data, to examine personality characteristics. By analyzing responses to questionnaires, Cattell aimed to identify underlying dimensions, or factors, that could account for individual differences in personality. This approach allowed him to discover and define several key personality traits, such as the well-known "Big Five" personality factors.
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