The most recent form of Cattell's 16 Personality Factor approach declares that the 16 personality traits are results of five major personality factors. This is quite similar to the five-factor approach in that the global properties of personality are restricted to five characteristics.ersonality traits and scales used to measure traits are numerous and commonality amongst the traits and scales is often difficult to obtain. To curb the confusion, many personality psychologists have attempted to develop a common taxonomy.
Definition of epidemic - a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time Definition of epidemic - a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time
Epidemic is a derivation of two Greek word epic (upon / among) and demos (people). It is the âunusualâ occurrence in a community or region of a disease specific health related events âclearly in excessâ of the âexpected occurrenceâ. Thus, any disease, which occurs in numbers more than the excepted occurrence, constitutes an epidemic. It includes heart diseases, or even psychosomatic disorders. Health affecting lifestyle like smoking, drug addiction and health related events like accidents also fall into the category of epidemics.