Big 5 Links References Psychology Home FMU Home . This approach to the study of personality utilizes Correlational techniques.
Correlational techniques measure the degree of relationship between variables.
After the personality traits have been delineated from the multitude of possibilities, and situation variables are considered, a conceptual model can be constructed. The theoretical aspects of the correlation approach include The Five Factor Model , Hans Eysenck , Raymond Cattell , and current mini-theories. As with other theories of personality, there have been criticisms of this approach. In other words, they posit that the elements of personality and situational variables determine behavior. Supporters of the five factor model imply that personality can be understood in terms of the five broad traits of neuroticism, extroversion, openness, agreeableness and conscientiousness.