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Paul T. Costa Jr.

Overview

Paul T. Costa Jr. is an American psychologist widely cited for work on personality structure and trait assessment. Public sources describe him as a co-developer of the Five-Factor Model and the NEO personality inventories, in long-standing collaboration with Robert R. McCrae.

Research interests

  • Personality structure
  • Trait assessment
  • Five-Factor Model
  • NEO inventories

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FAQ

What is Paul T. Costa best known for in personality psychology?
Public biographical sources associate him with the Five-Factor Model and the NEO family of personality inventories, developed with Robert R. McCrae.
Is Paul T. Costa affiliated with PersonalityTester?
No. This page is independent editorial reference content with no implied endorsement.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — Paul T. Costa Jr.

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