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Lawrence, Joyce V.; McCaulley, Mary – Journal of Developmental & Remedial Education, 1982
Introduces the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) as an aid to developmental education. Describes the development of the MBTI, its unique aspects, and its value in the instructional process, in the developmental classroom, and in fields other than education. Lists sources of additional information. (DMM)
Descriptors: Developmental Studies Programs, Personality Measures, Postsecondary Education, Psychological Evaluation
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Arnau, Randolph C.; Thompson, Bruce; Rosen, David H. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1999
Evaluates the psychometric properties of two alternative Jungian personality measures, the Singer-Loomis Type Deployment Inventory and the Personal Preferences Self-Description Questionnaire. Evidence suggests that both the measures of Jungian constructs yielded reasonably reliable and valid scores. Asserts that both measures have potential…
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Data Analysis, Higher Education, Measurement Techniques
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Harvey, Robert J.; Hammer, Allen L. – Counseling Psychologist, 1999
Examines item-response theory (IRT), which seeks to model the way in which latent psychological constructs manifest themselves in terms of observable item responses. Provides an overview of the most popular IRT models and contrasts them with the techniques used in classical test theory. Results highlight several IRT advantages. (Author/GCP)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Counseling Psychology, Data Collection, Item Response Theory
Webb, Barbara – Library Journal, 1990
Describes the 16 personality types identified by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and explores the use of this measure in libraries to help staff better understand themselves and each other, and to aid library administrators in balancing work groups and interacting with staff. A selected bibliography of 3 books, 3 professional manuals, and 2…
Descriptors: Employer Employee Relationship, Interprofessional Relationship, Library Administration, Library Personnel
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Rezler, Agnes G.; And Others – American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 1976
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator was administered to the total male and female population of a large state-supported college of pharmacy to assess the personality types of pharmacy students. Some implications of the findings for admission committees are suggested. (Author/LBH)
Descriptors: Admission (School), Career Choice, College Students, Higher Education
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Robertson, Jacqueline – Learning Assistance Review, 1997
Seeks to determine if differences exist in learning styles between developmental "at-risk" college students and college peer-tutors. Finds that through the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), differences existed on the Judging-Perceiving scale. Discusses academic skills related to this scale along with suggestions peer-tutors can use…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academic Aptitude, Cognitive Measurement, Cognitive Style
Timmons, Joe; Podmostko, Mary; Bremer, Christine; Lavin, Don; Wills, Joan – Institute for Educational Leadership, 2004
In this guide, transition is defined as the period of time when adolescents are moving into adulthood. This guide is designed to (a) help youth and the adults who work with them understand the role of assessment in transition and (b) describe ways to collect and use data that will lead to informed choices based on accurate assessment of each…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Adolescents, Federal Legislation, Young Adults