Why did Cattell aim just to study the personality of normal people?
a. He did not have to serve as a therapist in a mental institution.
c. He avoided treating people with mental illness, as it was considered a taboo during his time.
b. He was apathetic toward the problems of emotionally disturbed people.
d. He thought it would be wise to understand personality fully before treating it.
ANS: D
FEEDBACK: Cattell's aim was to study their personality, not to treat it. He believed it was impossible, or at least unwise, to attempt to change a personality before understanding fully what was to be modified.
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