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Paek, Sue Hyeon; Runco, Mark A. – Creativity Research Journal, 2018
The criterion-related validity of divergent thinking (DT) tests has been questioned because of relatively low correlations between DT test scores and creative performance. A possible inhibiting factor in previous correlations--heterogeneity of the sample--has been ignored. If groups with different DT profiles are involved in this line of research,…
Descriptors: Criterion Referenced Tests, Thinking Skills, Cognitive Tests, Creative Thinking
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Bates, John E. – Merrill-Palmer Quarterly, 1990
Argues that this volume's Sanson, Prior, and Kyrios study on the overlap between measures of temperament and psychopathy is too narrowly framed. Maintains that there appears to be a pattern of linkage between specific early temperament scales and specific kinds of later behavior problems. (Author/BB)
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Behavior Rating Scales, Construct Validity, Correlation
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Lombardo, John P.; Fantasia, Saverio C. – Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1976
Tested the hypothesis that a high level of self-disclosure is indicative of psychological adjustment and self-actualization. The self-disclosure scale, Social Avoidance and Distress, Fear of Negative Evaluation, Alienation and Repression-Sensitization scales were administered to 60 introductory psychology students. (Editor/RK)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Rating Scales, Correlation, Data Analysis
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O'Hara, Nancy M.; And Others – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 1989
This study assessed the validity of the Children's Physical Activity Form, an observational instrument which measures the intensity of children's physical activity, by comparing observer judgments of subjects' (N=40) activity intensity level with min-by-min heart rate values. Results document the validity of the instrument for observing physical…
Descriptors: Behavior Rating Scales, Classroom Observation Techniques, Concurrent Validity, Correlation