Cattell went on to construct the 16PF Questionnaire using these 16 factors as a basis. e
questionnaire remains in use by universities and businesses for research, personnel selection,
and the like. Further factor analysis reduced the 16 factors to 5 factors leading to the develop-
ment of the “Big Five” Personality theory.
The “Big Five” Personality Theory
Since personality comprises of many elements, psychologists work to identify critical fac-
tors that help people observe and understand an individual’s style and behavioural pattern.
One such set of factors is referred to by some psychologists ...
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