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Braun, John R.; Calandro, Patricia Asta – Journal of Personality Assessment, 1974
Compared Edwards Personality Inventory (EPI) reliability under the Edwards' instructions (subject responds to the items as he believes those who know him best would answer if asked to describe him) versus the more conventional instructions (to describe yourself directly as you see yourself). (Author/RC)
Descriptors: Personality Measures, Response Style (Tests), Test Reliability, Testing
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Braun, John R.; Farrell, Robert M. – Psychological Reports, 1971
Descriptors: Attitudes, Individual Differences, Perception, Personality Measures
Braun, John R.; And Others – 1971
This study examines the fakability of the Edwards Personality Inventory (EPI). Results indicate that Edwards was not successful in his attempts to control for social desirability. (CK)
Descriptors: Behavior Rating Scales, Personality, Personality Assessment, Personality Measures
Braun, John R. – Meas Evaluation Guidance, 1970
Control subjects completed Book IV of the Edwards Personality Inventory under instructions to be honest while experimental subjects were instructed to fake so as to make an excellent impression while also concealing their faking. Differences between group means were small. (Author/EK)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Control Groups, Experimental Groups, Personality Assessment
Braun, John R.; La Faro, Dolores – J Clin Psychol, 1969
Descriptors: Behavior Rating Scales, Cheating, Personality Assessment, Personality Measures
Braun, John R.; LaFaro, Dolores – J Psychol, 1969
Descriptors: Educational Testing, Personality Measures, Psychological Testing, Self Concept
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Braun, John R.; And Others – Psychological Reports, 1971
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Students, Interests, Measurement Instruments
Braun, John R. – Meas Evaluation Guidance, 1969
Review of the literature reveals that even with recently developed instruments, there is no effective control for social desirability of alternatives presented, nor for "fake proof devices. (Author/CJ)
Descriptors: Behavior Rating Scales, Decision Making, Instrumentation, Literature Reviews