In Cattell's 16 PF (personality factor) questionnaire, on factor A, the low scorers are reserved, aloof, and detached, whereas the high scorers are:

a. dominant, assertive, and forceful.
c. outgoing, warmhearted, and easygoing.
b. suspicious, jealous, and withdrawn.
d. shrewd, worldly, and insightful.


ANS: C
FEEDBACK: Cattell (1965) identified 16 source traits as the basic factors of personality. These factors are best known in an objective personality test called the Sixteen Personality Factor (16 PF) Questionnaire. On factor A, whereas the low scorers are reserved, aloof, and detached, the high scorers are outgoing, warmhearted, and easygoing.

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