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CHAPTER 13
McCrae and Costa’s
Five-Factor Trait
Theory
⬥ Overview of Trait and Factor Theories
⬥ The Pioneering Work of Raymond B. Cattell
⬥ Basics of Factor Analysis
⬥ The Big Five: Taxonomy or Theory?
⬥ Biographies of Robert R. McCrae and
Paul T. Costa, Jr.
⬥ In Search of the Big Five
Five Factors Found
Description of the Five Factors⬥ Evolution of the Five-Factor Theory
Units of the Five-Factor Theory
Basic Postulates⬥ Related Research
Personality and Academic Performance
Traits, Internet Use, and Well-Being
Traits and Emotions⬥ Critique of Trait and Factor Theories
⬥ Concept of Humanity
⬥ Key Terms and Concepts
McCrae
Courtesy Robert R. McCrae Ph.DCosta
Courtesy Paul T. Costa Jr. Ph.D