Test-Wiseness on Personality Scales

Author(s):

Stricker, Lawrence J.

Publication Year:

1967

Report Number:

RM-67-22

Source:

ETS Research Memorandum

Document Type:

Report

Page Count:

14

Subject/Key Words:

Personality Measures, Response Style (Tests), Test Wiseness, Testing Problems

Abstract

According to test lore, people vary in their knowledge about tests, and this "test-wiseness" affects their performance on these devices. It is believed that test-wise individuals obtain higher scores on ability and aptitude tests, and distort their scores on personality inventories. Several abilities may be involved in test-wiseness on personality inventories. One is the ability to respond to an inventory in a way that is consistent with a prescribed role. Another potentially relevant ability is accuracy in estimating the desirability of personality items.

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