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Indirect Methods of Assessing Personality

Author(s):
Hermann, Margaret G.
Publication Year:
1968
Report Number:
RB-68-09
Source:
ETS Research Bulletin
Document Type:
Report
Page Count:
80
Subject/Key Words:
National Institute of Mental Health, Naval Ordnance Test Station, Measurement Techniques, Nonverbal Communication, Personality Measures, Psychological Studies

Abstract

This review suggests alternatives to testing in personality assessment. The methods which are described focus on nonverbal and verbal indices of transient and stable personality characteristics. The verbal indices cover the structure and content of what is spoken or written; the nonverbal indices include gross body movements, gestures, tone of voice, and style of writing. In addition to providing options to tests, these indirect measures make the study of hard-to-approach groups and the use of field settings more feasible.

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