What are the major similarities between Cattell's
and Eysenck's approaches to traits? How did their
results differ?
How is Kagan's work similar to the work of the
trait theorists? How does it differ?
What are the basic methods of behavior genetics?
What can we learn about personality from them?
Compare and contrast the trait theoretic approach
to personality with one of the other approaches
discussed in this SparkNote.
Do you think trait theory is an oversimplification
of human personality? In what kinds of situations
might a five-factor summary of personality be
useful? When would you want or need more
information about a person?
