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.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the goals and applications of studying personality in psychology.