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Peer reviewedHolden, Ronald R.; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1988
Used 112 adult patients from three psychiatric facilities to examine psychometric properties of Basic Personality Inventory scales. Found no differences across facilities; sex differences on some scales. Scales appeared to be internally consistent. Using clinical staff ratings as criteria, scales were found to possess both convergent and…
Descriptors: Adults, Foreign Countries, Mental Disorders, Personality Measures
Peer reviewedHolden, Ronald R.; Jackson, Douglas N. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1979
Presented a distinction between concepts of face validity and item subtlety. Trait categories were differentially accessible to individual judges. Higher criterion validities were associated with less subtle and more face-valid items. Results support a rational approach to test construction and emphasize the use of relevant test item content.…
Descriptors: College Students, Concept Formation, Evaluators, Factor Structure
