Psychology 2035A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Gordon Allport, Personal Unconscious, Trait Theory

2.Factor analysis is useful to a psychologist pursing a trait approach to personality because it allows him or her to

• Define personality (consider specific components).
• Consider levels of analysis in personality research.

• Discuss the consistency of personality over time/situations.
• Define person-situation interaction and consider examples.
• Define the concept of aggregation and provide examples.
• Discuss measurement issues and their possible solutions.
• Summarize the role of personality tests in hiring.
• Summarize the problems associated with the MBTI.