A statistical technique that analyzes the correlations among responses to personality questions in order to derive underlying dimensions that produce those correlations is called __________.

A. process analysis
B. dimensional identification
C. factor analysis
D. path analysis

C. factor analysis

Psychology

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Which of the following can be done in order to increase one's self-control?

a. consume alcohol b. practice mindfulness meditation c. stay up all night d. do not eat breakfast or lunch

Psychology

Suppose that you are in the market for a new car, and are having trouble deciding between two different models. If you ultimately decide to "go with your gut," then you are making a decision ____

a. as a social animal (rather than a cultural animal) b. based on the automatic system (rather than the deliberate system) c. based on nurture (rather than nature) d. based on the "bad is stronger than good" principle

Psychology