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Warren T. Norman (1930–1998) was a prominent figure in the field of psychology, renowned for his impactful contributions to personality assessment and research methodologies. He significantly influenced the domain of personality psychology, particularly through his work on the Five Factor Model (FFM), also known as Norman's “Big 5.” This model delineates fundamental dimensions of personality: extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism, and openness to experience.

Biography
Education: Norman earned his academic degrees from the University of Minnesota, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Natural Science in 1952, a Master of Arts in Statistics and Educational Psychology in 1955, and culminating with a Ph.D. in Psychology in 1957.

Career: His professional journey primarily unfolded at the University of Michigan, where he held pivotal roles. Serving as the Head of the Department of Psychology and Chairman of the University Senate, Norman also contributed significantly to numerous psychological associations and editorial boards of esteemed publications.

Contributions to Psychology
Norman's contributions encompassed groundbreaking research and influential publications:


 * Taxonomy of Personality Attributes: Norman's influential work, notably "Toward an Adequate Taxonomy of Personality Attributes," laid the groundwork for comprehending and categorizing personality traits. This study was instrumental in shaping the Five Factor Model by identifying consistent patterns in how individuals rated each other's personalities.
 * Personality Trait Descriptors: He meticulously documented personality traits, presenting an extensive list of characteristics specifically tailored for academic settings in the publication "2800 Personality Trait Descriptors." This resource facilitated a better understanding of individual differences in personality traits.
 * Universal Personality Dimensions: Norman's study, "Personality dimensions in several groups," expanded insights into universal personality traits across diverse societal contexts. It showcased the applicability of the Five Factor Model in understanding behavior within different societal groups.
 * Critique on Human Diversity: In his critical review, "Human Diversity and Social Order," Norman challenged prevailing personality theories, advocating for a conceptual framework that recognized human diversity within social structures. This critique prompted reevaluations in the field, highlighting the importance of cultural variations in personality assessment and theory.

Warren Norman's Best

 * Norman, W. T. (1959). Stability-characteristics of the semantic differential. American Journal of Psychology, 72, 581–584.
 * Norman, W. T. (1960). A spatial analysis of an interest domain. Educational and Psychological Measurement, 20, 347–361.
 * Norman, W. T. (1963). Personality measurement, faking, and detection: An assessment method for use in personnel selection. Journal of Applied Psychology, 47, 225–241.
 * Norman, W. T. (1963). Relative importance of test item content. Journal of Consulting Psychology, 27, 166–174. Norman, W. T. (1963). Toward an adequate taxonomy of personality attributes: Replicated factor structure in peer nomination personality ratings. Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology, 66, 564–583.
 * Norman, W. T. (1965). Double-split cross-validation: An extension of Mosier’s design, two undesirable alternatives, and some enigmatic results. Journal of Applied Psychology, 49, 348–357.
 * Norman, W. T., & Harshbarger, T. R. (1965). Matching components of self-report and peernomination personality measures. Psychometrika, 30, 481–490.
 * Norman, W. T., & Goldberg, L. R. (1966). Raters, ratees, and randomness in personality structure. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 4, 681–691.
 * Passini, F. T., & Norman, W. T. (1966). A universal conception of personality structure? Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 4, 44–49.
 * Norman, W. T. (1967). On estimating psychological relationships: Social desirability and selfreport. Psychological Bulletin, 67, 273–293.
 * Norman, W. T. (1969). ‘‘To see oursels as ithers see us!’’: Relations among self-perceptions, peer-perceptions, and expected peer-perceptions of personality attributes. Multivariate Behavioral Research, 4, 417–443.
 * Passini, F. T., & Norman, W. T. (1969). Ratee relevance in peer nominations. Journal of Applied Psychology, 53, 185–187.
 * Norman, W. T. (1972). Psychometric considerations for a revision of the MMPI. In J. N. Butcher (Ed.), Objective personality assessment: Changing perspectives (pp. 59–83). New York: Academic Press.

Legacy
Norman's legacy lies in his pioneering efforts, advancing empirical studies of personality and providing the foundational framework for the widely accepted Five Factor Model. His contributions continue to influence contemporary psychology, underscoring the lasting impact of his work on understanding and assessing personality traits.