Question 1

One sentiment that clearly influenced Sonia Sotomayor's life was:

Accepted Answer

Sonia Sotomayor's life was heavily influenced by education. She came from a poor family and grew up in the projects in the Bronx. However, she was able to attend Princeton University and then Yale Law School, where she graduated with honors. Education was a means for her to overcome obstacles and achieve success, and it is a recurring theme throughout her life story.

Question 2

Cattell's major contribution has been to

Accepted Answer

Cattell's major contribution has been to measurement, specifically in developing the 16 Personality Factors (16PF) questionnaire, which measures personality traits using a comprehensive set of objective questions.

Question 3

The primary function of Cattell's Institute for Personality and Ability Testing (IPAT) was to

Accepted Answer

Cattell’s Institute for Personality and Ability Testing (IPAT) was primarily involved in distributing psychological tests.

Question 4

Cattell studied all of the following except

Accepted Answer

Cattell did not study D-data. He focused on L-data (life record data), Q-data (questionnaire data), and T-data (test data).

Question 5

Your driving record, grade point average, and letters of recommendation might be studied by Cattell, who would call them

Accepted Answer

L-data, or life data, refer to information that can be gathered from an individual's life such as their driving record, grade point average, and letters of recommendation. Cattell's theory of personality focuses on using objective data to understand an individual's traits and behaviors, and L-data is one of the sources of objective data that can be studied. D-data (data from self-reports), Q-data (information gathered from questionnaires), and T-data (information gathered from objective tests and measures) might also be studied, but they do not directly apply to the given scenario.

Question 6

Cattell's background, before he studied psychology, was in the field of

Accepted Answer

Cattell's background was in the field of science before he studied psychology. He initially focused on chemistry and physics before moving into the field of psychology.

Question 7

Cattell proposed that the experimental and quantitative phase of the study of personality was preceeded by

Accepted Answer

Cattell believed that the experimental and quantitative phase of the study of personality was preceded by both intuitive insights expressed through literature and clinically oriented theories supported by some experimental work. He also contributed to this experimental phase with his own research on personality factors and trait measurement.

Question 8

Cattell classified projective tests, such as the Rorschach inkblot test, as

Accepted Answer

Cattell classified projective tests as T-data (Test data), which are obtained from standardized testing environments, including personality tests like the Rorschach inkblot test.

Question 9

Responses to pencil and paper self-report tests (such as those that ask subjects to rate how much they agree with statements such as "I generally prefer to be with people rather than alone") are called

Accepted Answer

Responses to pencil and paper self-report tests are called Q-data. They are self-reported opinions or attitudes of the subjects. D-data refers to observations made by others while observing the subject's behavior, L-data refers to life outcomes or events in the subject's life, and T-data involves measuring a person's responses to controlled situations or stimuli.

Question 10

Which of the following is not a description of Sonya Sotomayor by individuals that demonstrate the personality factors of Extraversion and Agreeableness?

Accepted Answer

None of the given personality factors directly suggest ambition. While ambition may be a trait that overlaps with personality factors such as Conscientiousness, it is not a descriptor of Extraversion or Agreeableness. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

Question 11

Cattell defined personality as that which permits

Accepted Answer

Cattell's definition of personality emphasizes its predictive power. It is focused on understanding and predicting behavior in different situations rather than evaluating the level of adjustment or selecting appropriate assessment tools. The optimal assignment of individuals to jobs may be a goal of some personality assessments, but it is not the focus of Cattell's definition.

Question 12

Cattell derived data from

Accepted Answer

Cattell derived data from a variety of sources including questionnaires, objective tests, and life history records. Therefore, the best choice is D, all of the above.

Question 13

Cattell defined personality as that which permits

Accepted Answer

Cattell defined personality as the characteristic patterns of behavior, thoughts, and emotions that are relatively stable and enduring over time and that can be used to predict behavior. Therefore, C is the best choice as it directly mentions "the prediction of behavior". A is incorrect as adaptation to the social world is a result of one's personality but not a definition of it. B is incorrect as becoming all that we have the potential to become is too broad and does not capture the essence of personality. D is incorrect as self-esteem and the respect of others are related to personality but not a complete definition of it.

Question 14

Factor analysis is used to

Accepted Answer

Factor analysis is a statistical technique used to simplify a large data set with many variables by identifying underlying factors that explain the variance in the data. It is commonly used in psychology, social sciences, marketing research, and other fields to analyze complex data sets and identify meaningful patterns or relationships.

Question 15

Subjects are asked to tap their fingers as many times as they can in 10 seconds, providing a measure of

Accepted Answer

T-data stands for "time-sensitive data," which refers to measurements taken over a specific period of time. In this case, the number of finger taps in 10 seconds is a measurement taken over a set amount of time, making it an example of T-data. Option A (D-data) is not a valid option as it is not a recognized type of data. Option B (L-data) and C (Q-data) are also incorrect as they refer to different types of data (L-data for life history data and Q-data for qualitative data) and are not relevant to the scenario given.

Question 16

Sonya Sotomayor was diagnosed with Type I diabetes as a child. Her ability to keep the disease well controlled is probably the result of which personality factor?

Accepted Answer

Conscientiousness involves being responsible, organized, and dependable. These traits may be helpful in managing a chronic illness like Type I diabetes, as they involve taking regular medication and closely monitoring blood sugar levels.

Question 17

Cattell was born and attended college in

Accepted Answer

Raymond Cattell was born and educated in England, where he obtained his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Chemistry from the University of London.

Question 18

A __________ procedure predicts behavior from several variables at once.

Accepted Answer

A multivariate procedure involves analyzing multiple variables simultaneously to predict behavior. Correlational procedures only examine the relationship between two variables, statistical procedures encompass a wide range of techniques including both univariate and multivariate analysis, and MAVA is not a commonly used term in the field of psychology.

Question 19

A statistical technique for determining a smaller number of dimensions in a data set with a large number of variables is called

Accepted Answer

Factor analysis is a statistical technique used to reduce a large number of variables to a smaller number of factors. It helps to identify the underlying structure of the variables and to group them into more meaningful and interpretable dimensions. Analysis of variance (A) is used to test for differences in means between groups, correlation (B) measures the strength and direction of the relationship between two variables, and path analysis (D) is a statistical method for testing causal relationships between variables in a hypothetical model.

Question 20

Cattell thought that __________ alone were questionable in assessing personality.

Accepted Answer

Cattell believed that self-reports alone were questionable in assessing personality because they could be biased or inaccurate, and he advocated for a multi-method approach to obtain a more comprehensive understanding of personality.

Quiz 8: Two Factor Analytic Trait Theories: Cattells 16 Factors and the Big Five

One sentiment that clearly influenced Sonia Sotomayor's life was:

Cattell's major contribution has been to

The primary function of Cattell's Institute for Personality and Ability Testing (IPAT) was to

Cattell studied all of the following except

Your driving record, grade point average, and letters of recommendation might be studied by Cattell, who would call them

Cattell's background, before he studied psychology, was in the field of

Cattell proposed that the experimental and quantitative phase of the study of personality was preceeded by

Cattell classified projective tests, such as the Rorschach inkblot test, as

Responses to pencil and paper self-report tests (such as those that ask subjects to rate how much they agree with statements such as "I generally prefer to be with people rather than alone") are called

Which of the following is not a description of Sonya Sotomayor by individuals that demonstrate the personality factors of Extraversion and Agreeableness?

Cattell defined personality as that which permits

Cattell derived data from

Cattell defined personality as that which permits

Factor analysis is used to

Subjects are asked to tap their fingers as many times as they can in 10 seconds, providing a measure of

Sonya Sotomayor was diagnosed with Type I diabetes as a child. Her ability to keep the disease well controlled is probably the result of which personality factor?

Cattell was born and attended college in

A __________ procedure predicts behavior from several variables at once.

A statistical technique for determining a smaller number of dimensions in a data set with a large number of variables is called

Cattell thought that __________ alone were questionable in assessing personality.