PSYCO333 Chapter Notes -Factor Analysis, Conscientiousness, Reductionism
25 Nov 2014
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R technique large groups of subjects take a variety of personality tests. Scores are intercorrelated: measure surface traits indecisiveness tendency to brood depression aggressiveness competitiveness conceit, look for source traits. Indecisiveness, depression and tendency to brood are highly intercorrelated suggests a common factor, a primary factor tentative label: guilt proneness. Aggressiveness, competitiveness and conceit are also highly intercorrelated. Factor loading the degree of association between a surface variable and its underlying factor: identify second-order factors. Primary factors: suspiciousness guilt-proneness ego weakness innate tension. Associated with the neo-pi five factor inventory. To what degree is a statement characteristic of the person. 5-point scale (strongly agree to strongly disagree) Extraversion interpersonal interaction activity level need for stimulation. Conscientiousness degree of persistence, motivation and organization in goal-directed behavior. Intellect/openness to experience appreciation of experience; tolerance and exploration of the unfamiliar. Circular: behavior infers the trait, which explains the behavior.
