Personality

Question 1

What 3 types of data did cattell describe? (self report measures)

Answer 1

L data, t data and Q data

Question 2

Whats L-data?

Answer 2

Life data (or L-data),

meaning the individuals actual, everyday behavior in the real world

e.g. grades, number of traffic accidents, amount of soap used per week daY

Question 3

whats T data?

Answer 3

Experimental data (or T-data) i.e. results of standardised experimental tests designed to objectively measure personality traits,

e.g. number of errors in completing a maze as a measure of impulsivity

Question 4

Whats Q data?

Answer 4

Questionnaire data (or Q-data), introspection on our own beliefs, feelings and actions which are captured using responses to structured questions