Which one of the following is not a ‘trait theory’ of personality proposed through factor analysis?

Correct option is E

● 1. All of the listed theories—Eysenck’s PEN model, Cattell’s 16PF, and McCrae & Costa’s Big Five—are based on factor analysis.
● 2. Factor analysis is a statistical technique used to identify the underlying dimensions of personality traits, and all these models utilize it to categorize and understand personality traits.

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● 1. Eysenck’s PEN model: Eysenck’s model is based on three dimensions: Psychoticism, Extraversion, and Neuroticism.
● 2. Cattell’s 16PF: This model identifies 16 primary factors of personality, derived through factor analysis, and is one of the most widely used trait theories in psychology.
● 3. McCrae & Costa’s Big Five: The Big Five model includes five broad personality dimensions: Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism (OCEAN).
● 5. Trait Theories: These theories emphasize the stability and consistency of personality traits over time.