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S/PS/17. Trait theory is better at describing than explaining personality

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2004
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The paper provides an insightful critical evaluation and appreciation of the major competing trait theories of personality: R.B. Cattells 16-Factor model, W. Normans the Big Five, most influential alternative of two dimensional theory by Hans Eysenck and McCrae & Costas 5-factor model. The discussion is focused on the descriptive and explanatory evaluative issues of the theories.

 

KEYWORDS: trait, theory, describing, explaining, personality,

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