Cattell's taxonomy of personality traits

Cattell's taxonomy of personality traits is a scientific way of understanding the different qualities that make up a person's character. He identified 16 basic traits, called "source traits," which are the core aspects influencing behavior and thoughts. These traits include factors like how outgoing, anxious, or confident someone is. Cattell believed these traits combine in various ways to form unique personalities. His work helps psychologists predict and understand individual differences by focusing on these fundamental traits rather than surface behaviors alone. This model provides a comprehensive framework for studying and measuring human personality.