Cattell
Cattell is a surname that has been associated with several notable individuals, particularly in the fields of psychology and sociology. The most prominent figures with this surname are Raymond Cattell and James McKeen Cattell, both of whom made significant contributions to the study of human intelligence and personality.
Raymond Cattell[edit | edit source]
Raymond Cattell (1905–1998) was a British-American psychologist known for his research in psychometrics, personality, and intelligence. He developed the 16 Personality Factor Questionnaire (16PF), a widely used tool for assessing personality traits. Cattell's work in factor analysis led to the identification of 16 primary personality factors and the distinction between fluid and crystallized intelligence.
Key Contributions[edit | edit source]
- 16 Personality Factor Questionnaire (16PF): A comprehensive measure of normal-range personality.
- Fluid and Crystallized Intelligence: Differentiation between the ability to solve new problems (fluid intelligence) and the use of learned knowledge (crystallized intelligence).
- Factor Analysis: Advanced the use of statistical techniques to identify underlying variables in psychological data.
James McKeen Cattell[edit | edit source]
James McKeen Cattell (1860–1944) was an American psychologist who was a pioneer in the field of psychometrics and the study of individual differences. He was the first professor of psychology in the United States and played a crucial role in establishing psychology as a scientific discipline.
Key Contributions[edit | edit source]
- Mental Tests: Developed some of the first mental tests to measure individual differences in cognitive abilities.
- Scientific Journals: Founded several important scientific journals, including Science and Psychological Review.
- Academic Freedom: Advocated for academic freedom and was involved in several controversies related to this issue.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Psychometrics
- Personality psychology
- Intelligence quotient
- Factor analysis
- 16 Personality Factor Questionnaire
- Fluid and crystallized intelligence
- Science (journal)
- Psychological Review
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