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: This 2024 study explores how "soliciting" personalities in cats (those who actively seek attention) can paradoxically correlate with higher rates of inappropriate elimination or aggression if not managed correctly. : While not a single academic paper, this

: Owners who scored higher in Neuroticism tended to have cats with more behavioral problems, such as aggression, anxiousness, or fearfulness.

: While not a single academic paper, this is a widely recognized behavioral framework used by shelters like the SPCA to explain the three-month transition period a cat needs to fully reveal its true personality. Recommended Practical Reading