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Large-Scale Investigation of the Role of Trait Activation Theory for Understanding Assessment Center Convergent and Discriminant Validity
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Lievens, Filip; Chasteen, Christopher S.; Day, Eric Anthony; Christiansen, Neil D. – Journal of Applied Psychology, 2006
This study used trait activation theory as a theoretical framework to conduct a large-scale test of the interactionist explanation of the convergent and discriminant validity findings obtained in assessment centers. Trait activation theory specifies the conditions in which cross-situationally consistent and inconsistent candidate performances are…
Descriptors: Multitrait Multimethod Techniques, Construct Validity, Validity, Measures (Individuals)