Asked by Haley Schmidt on Sep 25, 2024

Cattell's goal in studying personality is to

A) explore the unconscious.
B) predict behavior.
C) change behavior.
D) cure emotionally disturbed persons.

Personality Study

An area of psychology that focuses on understanding the variations in individuals' patterns of thought, feeling, and behavior.

Emotionally Disturbed

Refers to individuals experiencing significant challenges in managing their emotions and behavior, affecting their ability to function effectively.

Predict Behavior

The attempt to forecast an individual’s future actions based on patterns of their past behavior or psychological models.

  • Describe the goals and applications of studying personality in psychology.